Drag the tiles to the correct boxes to complete the pairs. Not all tiles will be used. Match the description of each organism to the appropriate category.

The given question is incomplete as tiles are not given, however, the complete question is as follows:

Match the description of each organism to the appropriate category. Not all numbered options will be used. (Please match 1 number to 1 letter).

1. lives within an algae and produces sugars for the algae

2. lives in a marsh environment and aids in biodegradation

3. lives on rocks and produces it’s own food from inorganic materials

4. lives within the blood of another organism and causes disease

5. lives around the roots of a tree and provides nutrients to the tree

A. parasitic fungus

B. mutualistic fungus

C. saprophytic fungus

The correct answer is -

A) Parasitic fungus-  4

B)  Mutualistic fungus - 5

C) Saprophytic fungus- 2

Explanation:

Fungi are organisms that are characterized by an organism that is microscopic, heterotrophic, and grows as long threads-like structures known as hyphae. These organisms can be divided into-

The parasitic fungi - a group of fungi that lives and depends on the host while harming theirs.

The mutualistic fungi - the group of fungi that lives mutually and obtains nutrients and provides benefit to the host.

The saprophytic fungi - fungi group that lives on the dead organic matter and decomposes it known as saprophytic fungi.

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