A lichen is a symbiotic association between a fungus and a photosynthetic organism. The photosynthetic organism provides food. The fungus provides protection and minerals. This type of relationship is known as

a) mutualism
b) parasitism
c) coexistence
d) commensalism


Ans: a) mutualism

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