The mycobiont of a lichen receives sugars from the photobiont as a benefit from this relationship while the photobiont receives _______________ from the mycobiont as a benefit.

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The mycobiont of a lichen provides inorganic nutrients to the photobiont and also protects it from desiccation, which benefits the photobiont. The photobiont, on the other hand, provides sugars to the mycobiont, which benefits the fungus. The other options (A, B, D, and E) are not the primary benefits that either partner receives from the relationship.

The Mycobiont of a Lichen Receives Sugars from the Photobiont