NEETBotanyBiological Classification
Match List I with List II regarding the characteristics of fungi. List I List II A. Morphology of mycelium I. Ascocarp / Basidiocarp B. Mode of spore formation II. Saprophytic / Parasitic C. Fruiting body III. Septate / Coenocytic D. Mode of nutrition IV. Endogenous / Exogenous Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Options
- AA-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
- BA-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
- CA-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
- DA-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
Correct answer
B. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Step-by-step solution
The division of Kingdom Fungi into various classes is based on specific criteria, while other features describe their general biology. A. Morphology of mycelium: It can be septate (with cross walls) or coenocytic (aseptate and multinucleate), matching with III. B. Mode of spore formation: Spores can be produced endogenously (inside a sporangium) or exogenously (on the surface of conidiophores), matching with IV. C. Fruiting body: Structures like ascocarp (in Ascomycetes) and basidiocarp (in Basidiomycetes) where sp