Many fungi are _______, associating with photosynthetic organisms to form mycorrhizae or lichens.
A) symbiotic
B) parasitic
C) saprobic
D) photosynthetic
E) predatory

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The term symbiotic refers to a mutually beneficial relationship between different organisms. Fungi form symbiotic relationships with photosynthetic organisms such as plants to form mycorrhizae, or with algae or bacteria to form lichens. This relationship benefits both organisms involved.

Many Fungi Are _______, Associating with Photosynthetic Organisms to Form