Which of the Following Statements Regarding Lichens Is FALSE

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding lichens is FALSE?

A) The fungal partner provides a means of attachment and protects the algal partner from desiccation.
B) Lichens are often the first life form to colonize rock or soil.
C) Lichens are very tolerant to pollution.
D) The algal partner produces carbohydrates that are absorbed by the fungal partner.
E) Lichens represent a mutualistic relationship between a fungus and an alga.