Asked by Carolina Escobar on Apr 28, 2024
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Which organisms can partner with fungi to form lichens?
A) all proteobacteria
B) cyanobacteria
C) archaea
D) Gram-positive bacteria
E) spirochetes
Proteobacteria
Largest bacterial lineage; members show a wide range of metabolic diversity.
Cyanobacteria
Photosynthetic, oxygen-producing bacteria.
Spirochetes
Group of small bacteria shaped like a stretched-out spring.
- Identify the relationship between different microorganisms and their environments, including symbiotic relationships.
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Melanie PortilloMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Cyanobacteria are known to partner with fungi to form lichens.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the relationship between different microorganisms and their environments, including symbiotic relationships.