AIIMS2012BotanyBiological Classification
Deuteromycetes are known as fungi imperfecti because
Options
- Atheir zygote undergoes meroblastic and holoblastic cleavage
- Bonly asexual stages are known
- Cthey have aseptate mycelium
- Dthey are autotrophic
Correct answer
B. only asexual stages are known
Step-by-step solution
Deuteromycetes are commonly known as imperfect fungi because only the asexual or vegetative stages of these fungi are known. The deuteromycetes reproduce only by asexual spores known as conidia. The mycelium is septate and branched. Some members are saprophytes or parasites while a large number of them are decomposers of litter and help in mineral cycling. Some examples are Alternaria, Colletotrichum and Trichoderma.