Consider the two given statements:
Statement I: Association between mycobiont and phycobiont is found in Lichens.
Statement II: An association between roots of higher plants and fungi is called mycorrhiza.

1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
2. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
3. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
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Which of the following organisms can break down rocks to release minerals, can fix nitrogen and are excellent indicators of pollution?
1.  Lichens
2.  Viroids
3.  Prions
4.  Sponges
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Which of the following are most suitable indicators of SO2 pollution in the environment?
1. Lichens
2. Conifers
3. Algae
4. Fungi

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Which of the following statements is correct?

1. Lichens do not grow in polluted areas.

2. Algal component of lichens is called mycobiont

3. Fungal component of lichens is called phycobiont

4. Lichens are not good pollution indicators.

Subtopic:  Lichens |
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In lichen, the fungal partner (mycobiont) provides:
1. Carbohydrates through photosynthesis
2. Shelter and absorbs water and minerals
3. Oxygen for respiration
4. Protection from herbivores only
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In lichen symbiosis, if the algal and fungal partners are separated:
1. Both will survive and grow normally
2. Both will die
3. Algal component will survive while fungal component will die
4. Fungal component will survive while algal partner will die
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