In the partnership of a lichen,the fungus provides ________ and the relationship is best described as ________.
A)most of the photosynthesis;symbiosis
B)poisons that deter predation;commensalism
C)structure and moisture-holding ability;mutualism
D)very little to the algal partner;parasitism
E)some of the photosynthesis;commensalism

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The fungus in a lichen partnership provides structure and moisture-holding ability, making the relationship a mutualistic one where both partners benefit.

In the Partnership of a Lichen,the Fungus Provides ________ and the Relationship