The benefit of algae in lichen is |
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a) |
Food for fungi |
b) |
Shelter |
c) |
Mineral absorption |
d) |
Protection |
The benefit of algae in lichen is |
|||
a) |
Food for fungi |
b) |
Shelter |
c) |
Mineral absorption |
d) |
Protection |
(a)
The algal or cyanobacterial cells are photosynthetic, and possess the green pigment, chlorophylls enabling them to use sunlight’s energy to make their own food from water and through photosynthesis. They also provides vitamins to the fungus