Read the given statements about lichens and select the INCORRECT ones. (i) It represents an example of commensalism. (ii) Algal partner obtains water and mineral salts from the fungus and the fungal partner obtains food prepared by the alga. (iii) These do not grow in polluted areas. (iv) The mycobiont is usually an Ascomycetes or a Basidiomycetes. (v) The phycobiont is mostly a green alga. (vi) These constitute the

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Lichens are made up of two different organisms living together are algae and a fungus in which algae supply organic food for the fungi and fungi protects algae from light and drought. So in this way, both partners are mutually benefited and they show symbiosis. It represents an example of mutualism and Lichens are sensitive to oxide of sulphur and thus are indicators of pollution so they do not grow near a smoky polluted industrial area. Mycobiont in Lichens is usually belongs to Ascomycetes or Basidiomycetes or De