NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyBiological ClassificationPractice
In lichens, sexual reproduction belongs to
Options
- AFungal partner only
- BAlgal partner only
- CBoth Fungal and algal partners
- DNeither fungal or algal partner
Correct answer
A. Fungal partner only
Step-by-step solution
Lichens exhibit the symbiotic association between algae and fungi. The fungal partner is involved in sexual reproduction with the help of reproductive structures called apothecia.