NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyBiological ClassificationPractice
Choose the wrong statement from the following.
Options
- ANeurospora is used in the study of biochemical genetics.
- BMorels and truffles are poisonous mushrooms which cannot be consumed.
- CYeast is unicellular and useful economically in fermentation.
- DPenicillium is multicellular and used for the production of antibiotics.
Correct answer
B. Morels and truffles are poisonous mushrooms which cannot be consumed.
Step-by-step solution
Morels and truffles are Ascomycetes fungi, which are eaten as delicacies. Neurospora is commonly known as Drosophila of plant kingdom and is used as an experimental material in cytogenetical studies. Yeast is unicellular Ascomycetes fungi, which is used in bread and beer making. First antibiotic penicillin was obtained from fungi Penicillium.