Which of the Following Statements Is Not True

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true?

• A) In a lichen, the fungus provides the holdfast.
• B) In a lichen, the alga produces carbohydrates.
• C) Lichens are important soil producers.
• D) Lichens are parasites.
• E) A lichen doesn't exist if the fungal and algal partners are separated.

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Definitions:

Germ Layers

The three primary layers of cells (ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm) in an embryo that develop into all organs and tissues of the body.

Fetal

Pertaining to a fetus, the developmental stage of a mammal that occurs after embryonic development and before birth.

Organ Systems

Groups of organs that work together to perform complex functions for the body.

Clinical Age

Age of the developing fetus from the time of the mother’s last menstrual period before pregnancy.