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Neurospora, extensively used in biochemical and genetic work, belongs to which class of fungi?
Neurospora is listed as an example under Ascomycetes and its utility in 'biochemical and genetic work' is highlighted.
Morels and truffles, considered delicacies, are edible members of which fungal group?
The text states, 'Many members like morels and truffles are edible and are considered delicacies' in the section on Ascomycetes.
Which of the following is an example of a parasitic fungus on mustard, belonging to the Phycomycetes?
Albugo (the parasitic fungi on mustard) is listed as a common example of Phycomycetes.
The sexual spores called ascospores are produced endogenously in sac-like asci in which class of fungi?
Regarding Ascomycetes, the NCERT states, 'Sexual spores are called ascospores which are produced endogenously in sac like asci'.
Which statement is TRUE regarding the mycelium of Basidiomycetes?
The NCERT mentions for Basidiomycetes, 'The mycelium is branched and septate'.
Mushrooms, bracket fungi, and puffballs are common forms of which fungal class?
The text clearly states, 'Commonly known forms of basidiomycetes are mushrooms, bracket fungi or puffballs'.
Which class of fungi is typically characterized by the absence of asexual spores, but common vegetative reproduction by fragmentation?
For Basidiomycetes, it is mentioned, 'The asexual spores are generally not found, but vegetative reproduction by fragmentation is common'.
The dikaryotic stage ($n+n$) is an intervening phase that occurs during the sexual cycle of which two classes of fungi?
The NCERT text states, 'in other fungi (ascomycetes and basidiomycetes), an intervening dikaryotic stage (n + n, i.e., two nuclei per cell) occurs'.
Which fungi class includes obligate parasites on plants, such as Albugo?
Phycomycetes are described as occurring 'as obligate parasites on plants' with Albugo as an example.
Which of the following describes the role of Propionibacterium shermanii in food production?
According to the NCERT text, 'The large holes in ‘Swiss cheese’ are due to production of a large amount of CO$_2$ by a bacterium named Propionibacterium shermanii.'
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