Asked by musab iqbal on May 03, 2024
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Which organism is a member of zygospore-forming fungi?
A) water mold
B) smut or rust
C) bread mold
D) mushroom
E) truffle
Zygospore-Forming
Refers to a mode of sexual reproduction in some fungi where a zygospore, a thick-walled spore, is formed by the fusion of two haploid cells.
Bread Mold
A type of fungus that grows and feeds on bread, belonging to the Rhizopus species.
Water Mold
A class of microorganisms that are similar to fungi, thriving in wet environments and causing diseases in plants and animals.
- Identify the variety present in the kingdom of fungi and classify various fungi into their appropriate categories.
Verified Answer
AK
Abhishek KovvuriMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Bread mold belongs to the zygospore-forming fungi, also known as the phylum Zygomycota. Water molds belong to the phylum Oomycota, smut and rust fungi belong to the phylum Basidiomycota, and mushrooms and truffles belong to the phylum Ascomycota.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the variety present in the kingdom of fungi and classify various fungi into their appropriate categories.