A symbiotic association between fungus and roots of higher plants is known as:

Related Mcqs:

1. 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...

2. An association between a fungus and an alga is known as:

   A. Lichen B. Mycorrhiza C. Mutualism D. None of these...

3. 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...

4. 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...

5. 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...

6. 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...

7. 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...

8. The association of nodule bacteria with leguminous roots is known as:

   A. Saprophytism B. Symbiosis C. Epiphytism D. Parasitism...

9. 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...

10. 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...