NEET2012BotanyBiological ClassificationActual
Which one single organism or the pair of organisms is correctly assigned to its or their named taxonomic group?
Options
- AParamecium and Plasmodium belong to the same kingdom as that of Penicillium
- BLichen is a composite organism formed from the symbiotic association of an algae and a protozoan
- CYeast used in making bread and beer is a fungus
- DNostoc and Anabaena are examples of Protista
Correct answer
C. Yeast used in making bread and beer is a fungus
Step-by-step solution
Yeast or Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a fungus of class-Ascomycetes. Saccharomyces sp. are widely used in baking and brewing industries. Paramecium and Plasmodium belong to kingdom-Protista, Penicillium belongs to kingdom-fungi. Lichen is a composite organism formed from the symbiotic association of algae and fungi. Nostoc and Anabaena are examples of cyanobacteria or blue-green algae.