Which of the following is the function of the fungal component in the structure of a lichen?

  • A
    It performs photosynthesis to prepare food.
  • B
    It absorbs water and $CO_2$.
  • C
    It absorbs water and mineral nutrients.
  • D
    It absorbs $CO_2$ and provides it to the algae.

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The part of the virus which gives it the hereditary feature is

Match List-$A$ and List-$B$ and choose the correct option.
List-$A$List-$B$
$(a)$ Citrus canker$(i)$ Fungi
$(b)$ Spongiform encephalopathy$(ii)$ Prion
$(c)$ Herpes$(iii)$ Virus
$(d)$ Red rot$(iv)$ Bacteria

Match the following (Column-$I$ with Column-$II$):

Lichens are a symbiotic association between:

Assertion : $TMV$ is a virus which causes mosaic disease.
Reason : $TMV$ has $RNA$ as genetic material.

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