Question

Which among the following is incorrect about Ascomycetes?

(a) Mycelium in Ascomycetes is septate and coenocytic

(b) Ascomycetes are also called Sac fungi

(c) Asexual spores in Ascomycetes are called as Conidia and are produced exogenously by conidiocarps

(d) Sexual spores in Ascomycetes are called as Ascospores and are produced endogenously by Ascocarps

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This is a very interesting question from Biological Classification topic in portion Biological Classification of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) Mycelium in Ascomycetes is septate and coenocytic

To explain: Mycelium in Ascomycetes are septate and branched but not coenocytic. Ascomycetes are also called Sac fungi. Asexual spores in Ascomycetes are called as Conidia and are produced exogenously by conidiocarps. Sexual spores in Ascomycetes are called as Ascospores and are produced endogenously by Ascocarps.