Question

Which among the following statements are incorrect ?

• A. Some parasitic fungi can cause disease in humans
• B. Lichens are an example of obligative symbiosis
• C. Lice in humans are example for endo-symbiosis
• D. Cell wall of fungi is made of polysaccharides

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Lice in humans are example for endo-symbiosis

Lice in humans are example of exo-symbiosis. Fungi are heterotrophic and can be either saprophytic or parasitic. Some of the parasitic fungi can cause diseases in humans. Lichens are an example of obligative symbiosis. Cell wall of fungi is made of chitin and polysaccharides.