Asked by Briahna Ellis on Jun 12, 2024
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Which one of the following is mismatched?
A) Sac fungi−ascomycetes
B) Bread mold−zygomycetes
C) Mushrooms-basidiomycetes
D) Allomyces -chytridiomycetes
E) Dutch elm disease-glomeromycetes
Glomeromycetes
A group of endomycorrhizal fungi that form arbuscular mycorrhizae with the roots of many plants; belong to phylum Glomeromycota
Chytridiomycetes
A class of fungi characterized by producing motile spores; they are often aquatic and play roles in decomposition and nutrient cycling.
Basidiomycetes
A large class of fungi characterized by producing spores on basidia, playing crucial roles in ecosystem nutrient cycling and as food sources.
- Understand the diversity and classification of fungi.
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Joseph TavanoJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Dutch elm disease is caused by a member of the sac fungi (Ascomycota), not the glomeromycetes. Glomeromycetes are primarily known for forming symbiotic relationships with plants (mycorrhizae), not for causing diseases like Dutch elm disease.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the diversity and classification of fungi.