NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyBiological ClassificationPractice
Identify the incorrect pair.
Options
- APuccinia - Causative organism of wheat rust.
- BAspergillus - Production of citric acid.
- CUstilago - It is also known as rust fungi.
- DNeurospora - Extensively used in genetics.
Correct answer
C. Ustilago - It is also known as rust fungi.
Step-by-step solution
Members of Basidiomycetes: Agaricus (mushroom) Puccinia (rust fungus) Ustilago (smut fungus) Members of Ascomycetes: Aspergillus (citric acid) Yeast (alcohol and bread production) Penicillium (antibiotics and cheese production) Claviceps (ergot fungus and production of LSD) Neurospora (used extensively in biochemical and genetic work) Morels and truffles (edible fungi)