Asked by Arlena Marie on Apr 23, 2024
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Lichen is a composite organism made up of ____.
A) two different fungi
B) a fungus and an autotroph
C) a fungus and a gymnosperm
D) a fungus and an amoeba
E) a fungus and a protozoan
Composite Organism
An entity consisting of two or more different species forming a symbiotic relationship, appearing or functioning as a single biological unit.
Lichen
Composite organism consisting of a fungus and green algae or cyanobacteria.
Autotroph
An organism capable of synthesizing its own food from inorganic substances using light or chemical energy, such as plants and some bacteria.
- Detail the symbiotic associations fungi establish with other beings, as observed in lichens and mycorrhizae.
Verified Answer
YH
Yandan Huang7 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Lichen is a composite organism made up of a fungus and an autotroph, usually a green alga or a cyanobacterium.
Learning Objectives
- Detail the symbiotic associations fungi establish with other beings, as observed in lichens and mycorrhizae.