(I)Symbiotic association of fungi with plant roots
(B)Parasite
(II)Decomposition of dead organic materials
(C)Lichens
(III)Living on living plants or animals
(D)Mycorrhiza
(IV)Symbiotic association of algae and fungi
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below:
Explanation:
Correct match: A-Saprophyte β II-Decomposition of dead organic materials; B-Parasite β III-Living on living plants or animals; C-Lichens β IV-Symbiotic association of algae and fungi; D-Mycorrhiza β I-Symbiotic association of fungi with plant roots. So the pairings are (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I), i.e., option 4. This follows NCERT definitions: saprophytes decompose dead matter; parasites live on hosts; lichens are a fungus-alga mutualism; mycorrhiza is a fungus-plant root symbiosis.
π§ Did You Know?
Mycorrhiza improves water and nutrient uptake for plants, while lichens can survive in harsh environments due to their composite organism.
π‘ NCERT Memory Line:
Saprophytes decompose dead organic materials; Mycorrhiza is a fungusβplant root symbiosis; Parasites live on living hosts; Lichens are a fungusβalga mutualism.