Question

Lichens consist of a partnership between an Ascomycete fungus and which other organisms? cyanobacteria the roots of vascular plants green algae and brown algae all of the selections are correct none of the selections are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

cyanobacteria

green algae and brown algae

Explanation:

The correct answer would be cyanobacteria, green algae and brown algae

Lichen is a composite organism that is formed between a mutualistic association of fungi with cyanobacteria or algae. The fungus supplies the association with important nutrients and water while the cyanobacterium/alga contributes by supplying food through photosynthesis.

Ascomycete represents a class of fungi such as yeast and mold whose spores are carried within a specialized structure known as the asci. They largely form symbiotic associations with algae resulting in lichen.

Hence, the correct answers include cyanobacteria, green algae and brown algae.