NEET 2022
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2022
- Subject
- Botany
- Chapter
- Biological Classification
NEET 2022 · Botany · Biological Classification
Identify the asexual reproductive structure associated with...
Identify the asexual reproductive structure associated with Penicillium:
Options
- AConidia
- BGemmules
- CBuds
- DZoospores
Correct answer
A. Conidia
Step-by-step solution
The ascomycetes are commonly known as sac-fungi. They are mostly multicellular, e.g., Penicillium, or rarely unicellular, e.g., yeast (Saccharomyces).
The asexual spores produced by them are called as conidia. They are produced exogenously on the special mycelium named as conidiophores. Conidia on germination produce mycelium.