In Both Lichens and Mycorrhizae,what Does the Fungal Partner Provide

Question

In both lichens and mycorrhizae,what does the fungal partner provide to its photosynthetic partner?
A)carbohydrates
B)fixed nitrogen
C)antibiotics
D)water and minerals
E)protection from harmful UV

Accepted Answer

In both lichens and mycorrhizae, the fungal partner assists the photosynthetic partner by absorbing water and minerals from the environment and transferring them to the photosynthetic organism, which in turn provides carbohydrates to the fungus through photosynthesis.