NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyBiological ClassificationPractice
Which of the following statements is true about fungi imperfecti?
Options
- AThey do not have sexual phase.
- BThey include species that prey only on nematodes.
- CThey include toadstools, puffballs and stinkhorns.
- DThey include Aspergillus , Colletotrichum, etc.
Correct answer
A. They do not have sexual phase.
Step-by-step solution
Fungi are eukaryotic microorganisms. The study of fungi is called mycology. On the basis of their mode of reproduction, fungi are of two types: Perfect fungi and imperfect fungi. Perfect fungi reproduce through asexual and sexual spores whereas imperfect fungi reproduce through an asexual phase. Imperfect fungi are also known as deuteromycota.