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Standard IX
Biology
Question

The symbiotic association of fungi and algae is called
  1. Lichen
  2. Mycorrhiza
  3. Both A and B
  4. Mycoplasma

A
Lichen
B
Mycorrhiza
C
Both A and B
D
Mycoplasma
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A lichen is not a single organism; it is a stable symbiotic association between a fungus and algae and/or cyanobacteria. The lichen symbiosis is thought to be a mutualistic one since both the fungi and the photosynthetic partners are benefitted.
So, the correct answer is 'Lichen'

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