NEETBotanyBiological Classification
Where are the asexual spores of Ascomycetes produced?
Options
- AExogenously on special mycelium called conidiophores
- BEndogenously in sac-like asci
- CExogenously on special mycelium called basidiospores
- DEndogenously in club-like basidia
Correct answer
A. Exogenously on special mycelium called conidiophores
Step-by-step solution
Commonly known as sac-fungi, the ascomycetes are mostly multicellular, e.g., Penicillium, or rarelyunicellular, e.g., yeast (Saccharomyces). They are saprophytic, decomposers, parasitic or coprophilous (growing on dung). Mycelium is branched and septate. The asexual spores are conidia produced exogenously on the special mycelium called conidiophores. Conidia on germination produce mycelium. Sexual spores are called ascosporeswhich are produced endogenously in sac like asci (singular ascus). These asci are arranged