How Do the Two Species That Make Up a Lichen

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Multiple Choice

How do the two species that make up a lichen benefit from their symbiotic association?

• A)The fungi receive carbohydrates from the algae, while the algae receive nitrogen from the fungi.
• B)Both partners are able to grow on substrates on which each would not be able to grow on their own.
• C)The algae receive carbon as a result of the fungi's ability to degrade lignin and cellulose, while the fungi receive nitrogen from the algae.
• D)The fungi receive carbohydrates and, in some cases nitrogen, from the algae, while the algae gain a "home" that anchors them on the substrate.

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