In a Lichen, The_________ Is the Phototrophic Component, and The_________

question 38

Multiple Choice

In a lichen, the_________ is the phototrophic component, and the_________ provides the phototroph with an anchor and with protection from the elements.

• A) fungus / alga
• B) fungus / cyanobacterium
• C) alga / cyanobacterium
• D) alga or cyanobacterium / fungus

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Definitions:

Experimentation

The process of conducting tests or investigations to discover or verify a fact or law, playing a crucial role in scientific research.

Philosophy

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, often considered a branch of the humanities.

Taxonomy

The scientific practice of classifying organisms into ordered systems, such as kingdoms, phyla, and species, based on their natural relationships.

Deductive Reasoning

A logical process in which a conclusion is based on the concordance of multiple premises that are generally assumed to be true.