WB JEE Medical WB JEE Medical Solved Paper-2010

  • question_answer
    Lichens are described as indicator of

    A)  air pollution                      

    B)  water pollution

    C)  soil pollution                    

    D)  agriculture productivity

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                    Lichens are composite organisms consisting of a symbiotic association of a fungus with a photosynthetic partner, usually either a green alga or cyanobacterium. Lichens are widespread and may be long-lived. However, many species are vulnerable to environmental disturbance and may be useful to scientists in assessing the effects of air pollution, ozone depletion and metal contamination.


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