NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -In lichens, the interaction between algae and fungi is a symbiotic relationship. Algae feed fungi that lack chlorophyll pigments. Fungi, on the other hand, help algae by providing protection and aiding in water absorption. No one is injured in this form of connection, and both parties benefit from it.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lichens are another such partnership for fungi to gain nutrients from another organism. The algal partner photosynthesizes and provides food for the fungus, so it can grow and spread.

Detailed explanation-3: -The mutually beneficial relationship found between algae and fungi in lichens is called symbiotic relationship.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lichens are commonly recognized as a symbiotic association of a fungus and a chlorophyll containing partner, either green algae or cyanobacteria, or both. The fungus provides a suitable habitat for the partner, which provides photosynthetically fixed carbon as energy source for the system.

Detailed explanation-5: -Lichens have scientific names as though they are a species of organism, but actually a lichen is a fungus and an alga living in a symbiotic relationship (both are benefited by living together.) The fungus cannot photosynthesize so it cannot create food from solar energy, but the alga can photosynthesize.