MCQ
Read the given statements and answer the question.

$(i)$ It includes unicellular as well as multicellular fungi.

$(ii)$ In multicellular forms, hyphae are branched and septate.

$(iii)$ Conidiophore produces conidia (spores) exogenously in chain.

$(iv)$ Sexual spores are ascospores produced endogenously in chain.

$(v)$ Fruiting body is called ascocarp. Identify the correct class of fungi which have all the above given characteristics.

  • A
    Phycomycetes
  • Sac fungi
  • C
    Club fungi
  • D
    Fungi imperfecti

Answer

Correct option: B.
Sac fungi
b
Sac fungi is a common name of ascomycetes which produce spores in a distinctive type of microscopic sporangium called an ascus. They are characterized by well-developed thallus and production of ascospores. They are the largest class of fungi. Examples of sac fungi are yeasts, morels, truffles, and Penicillium.

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