NEETZoologyOrganisms and Populations
Mutualistic Plant-Animal Relationships Benefits to Plant A. Fig Tree 1. Pollination by Bee B. Orchid 2. Pollination by Wasp C. Higher Plants 3. Nutrient Absorption D. Lichens 4. Photosynthesis
Options
- AA - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1
- BA - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4
- CA - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 4
- DA - 3, B - 4, C - 1, D - 2
Correct answer
C. A - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 4
Step-by-step solution
Fig trees benefit from pollination by wasps, orchids benefit from pollination by bees, higher plants benefit from nutrient absorption facilitated by mycorrhizae, and lichens benefit from photosynthesis by algae/cyanobacteria.