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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