NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyBiological ClassificationPractice
Select the INCORRECT match.
Options
- AMorels and truffles - Phycomycetes
- BPuff balls and toad stools - Basidiomycetes
- CEarly blight of potato - Alternaria solani
- DLate blight of potato - Phytophthora infestans
Correct answer
A. Morels and truffles - Phycomycetes
Step-by-step solution
Ascomycetes is commonly known as sac fungi which includes many septate fungi like Claviceps, Neurospora and Aspergillus. Many members like morels and truffles are edible and are considered delicacies. Common examples of Basidiomycetes (Club fungi) are Agaricus (mushroom), Ustilago (smut), Puccinia (rust fungus), bracket fungi or puffballs. Early blight is a disease of potato caused by Deuteromycetes fungi called Alternaria solani . Late blight of potato is caused by fungi Phytophthora infestans which belong to Phyl