NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyBiological ClassificationPractice
In which class of fungi, asexual spores are produced exogenously, while sexual spores are produced endogenously?
Options
- ADeuteromycetes
- BAscomycetes
- CPhycomycetes
- DBasidiomycets
Correct answer
B. Ascomycetes
Step-by-step solution
In ascomycetes, the asexual spores are conidia produced exogenously on the special mycelium called conidiophores. Conidia on germination produce mycelium. Sexual spores are called ascospores which are produced endogenously in sac-like asci (singular ascus). These asci are arranged in different types of fruiting bodies called ascocarps.