MCQ ON KINGDOM FUNGI 30JUNE 2024

 
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#1. Single cell with two nuclei is known as

Dikaryon.

In Higher fungi ( Ascomycetes and basidiomycetes) this dikaryon phase is present after plasmogamy during sexual reproduction later the two nuclei fuse to form single diploid nuclei.

#2. Branch dealing with the study of fungi is known as

Mycology. Fungal pathology is the branch dealing with the study of fungal diseases.

#3. Coprophilous fungi grow on

Dung.

#4. Sexual reproduction is absent in

Deuteromycetes. it is also known as fungi imperfecti.

#5. Characteristics of gametangia of fungi are

Unicellular & lack sterile jacket. Gametangia are sex organs in fungi that produce gametes .In fungi there is gradual reduction in sexuality from lower to higher fungi.

#6. Late blight of potatos caused by

Phytophthora infestans.

Albugo candida causes  white rust of crucifers.

Pythium debaryanum caus.es damping off disease of seedlings in tobacco,mustard,tomato etc.

#7. Squirting fungus is the name of

Pilobolus cryatallinus

#8. Weed of laboratory is

Aspergillus. It is commonly called black smoky mould . it contaminates the laboratory  cultures and hence called weed of laboratory.

Aspergillus flavus produces aflatoxin which is carcinogenic.

#9. Caesar’s mushroom is

Amanita caesarea. Because it as used in poisoning Roman emperor Caesar.

#10. Choose the correct match

All are correct. In ascomycetes these fruiting bodies are present to store asci and collectively these are called ascocarp and the given are its types.

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