A. Lichen
B. Mycorrhiza
C. Mutualism
D. None of these
Related Mcqs:
- Lichens are well known combination of an alga and a fungus where fungus has:
A. An epiphytic relationship with the alga
B. A parasitic relationship with the alga
C. A symbiotic relationship with the alga
D. A saprophytic relationship with the alga - An association between a fungus and an alga is known as:
A. Lichen
B. Mycorrhiza
C. Mutualism
D. None of these - The symbiotic association in which one partner gains benefit without benefiting or harming the other is known as:
A. Commensalism
B. Lichen
C. Mutualism
D. None of these - Mycorrhiza is a symbiotic association between:
A. Algae and fungi
B. Algae and bryophytes
C. Algae and roots of gymnosperms
D. Fungi and roots of higher plants - The mycorrhizae present in association with higher plant roots are best described as:
A. Keystone species
B. Edge species
C. Critical link species
D. Edaphic pod species - Symbiotic association in which both the partners get benefit and neither cansurvive without the other is called:
A. Mutualism
B. Commensalism
C. Parasitism
D. None of these - The zone of soil showing microbial activity around the roots of higher plants is called:
A. Rhizosphere
B. Rhizoplane
C. Soil microflora
D. All of these - The association of nodule bacteria with leguminous roots is known as:
A. Saprophytism
B. Symbiosis
C. Epiphytism
D. Parasitism - Relative to shoots, the roots can be very massive in plants of:
A. Deserts
B. Lakes and ponds
C. Mixed temperate forests
D. Mixed tropical forests - According to Mc Dougal, the parasitism caused due to fungi and bacteria represent a symbiotic relationship which is:
A. Social and antagonistic
B. Nutritive and antagonistic
C. Social and reciprocal
D. Nutritive and reciprocal
The correct answer to the question: "A symbiotic association between fungus and roots of higher plants is known as:" is "Mycorrhiza".