What does the fungal component of lichens do?

What does the fungal component of lichens do?
  1. Prepares food
  2. Provides shelter and absorbs mineral nutrients and water
  3. Indicates pollution
  4. Both A) and C)

Solution

The fungal component of lichens, known as mycobiont, provides shelter and absorbs mineral nutrients and water for the algal component, known as phycobiont. The phycobiont is autotrophic and prepares food for the mycobiont.

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