The portion of the fungus that is in direct contact with the photosynthetic cells in the formation of a lichen is the
A) fruiting body.
B) hyphae.
C) spore.
D) spore case.
E) blue-green bacteria.

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The hyphae of the fungus grow around and within the cells of the photosynthetic partner in a lichen. This close association allows for nutrient exchange and mutualism between the two organisms. The fruiting body, spore, and spore case are not directly involved in this interaction, and blue-green bacteria are not typically involved in lichens.

The Portion of the Fungus That Is in Direct Contact