Which of the Following Statements Regarding Lichens Is FALSE

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding lichens is FALSE?

• A)Lichens are a mutualistic relationship between a fungus and a protozoan.
• B)Lichens represent a mutualistic relationship between a fungus and an alga.
• C)Lichens are often the first life form to colonize rock or soil.
• D)The algal partner produces carbohydrates that are absorbed by the fungal partner.
• E)The fungal partner provides a means of attachment and protects the algal partner from desiccation.

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Definitions:

Spiracles

Small openings on the surface of some animals, like insects, that lead to the respiratory system, allowing gas exchange.

Ventilate

To provide with a supply of fresh air by allowing air to flow through a space, often through natural or mechanical means.

Respire

The process by which living organisms take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide, involved in energy production.

Gas Exchange

The biological process through which organisms, such as plants and animals, exchange gases with their environment, involving oxygen and carbon dioxide.