NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyBiological ClassificationPractice
Select the incorrect statement from the following.
Options
- AOne of the major components of cell wall of most fungi is Chitin.
- BLichen is a composite organism formed from the symbiotic association of an algae and a plasmodium.
- CYeast used in making bread and beer is a fungus.
- DMycorrhizae is symbiotic relationship between fungi and roots of some higher plants
Correct answer
B. Lichen is a composite organism formed from the symbiotic association of an algae and a plasmodium.
Step-by-step solution
Lichen are composite organism in which algae and fungi lives symbiotically. Algal partner is called phycobiont and the fungal partner is called as mycobiont. In this mutualistic interaction both algae and fungi gets benefit from the interaction and this interaction is obligatory for survival of lichen.