Asked by Kelsi Whitehead on May 02, 2024
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Algae are to lichens as ____ are to mycorrhizae.
A) club fungi
B) plant roots
C) water molds
D) plant leaves
E) mosses
Mycorrhizae
A symbiotic association between a fungus and the roots of a vascular host plant, beneficially affecting nutrient uptake and resistance to pathogens.
Algae
Photosynthetic organisms that are primarily aquatic and can be either unicellular or multicellular.
Lichens
Lichens are symbiotic associations between a fungus and a photosynthetic partner, usually algae or cyanobacteria, living together in a mutually beneficial relationship.
- Describe the symbiotic relationships fungi form with other organisms, such as in lichens and mycorrhizae.
Verified Answer
BS
Brandon ScoobyMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Algae and fungi form lichens, while plant roots and fungi form mycorrhizae.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the symbiotic relationships fungi form with other organisms, such as in lichens and mycorrhizae.