Questions
1
In the fungal classification system Ascomycetes come under the division of ________________
Answer: Amastigomycota
4
The black rust of wheat is a fungal disease caused by
Answer: Puccinia graminis tritici
6
Which pair of the following belongs to basidiomycetes?
Answer: Birds nest fungi and puffballs
10
Adhesive pad of fungi penetrate the host with the help of
Answer: Mechanical pressure and enzymes
11
Lichens are well known combination of an alga and a fungus where fungus has
Answer: A symbiotic relationship with alga
12
Which of the following environmental conditions are essential for optimum growth of Mucor on a piece of bread?
A. Temperature of about 25° C
B. Temperature of about 5° C
C. Relative humidity of about 5%
D. Relative humidity of about 95%
E. A shady place
F. A brightly illuminated place
Choose the answer from the following options?
Answer: A, D and E only
14
Which class of fungi among the following have motile cells with two laterally inserted flagella,one tinsel and the other whiplash?
Answer: Oomycetes
15
The common yeast Schizosaccharomyces follows which of the following asexual reproduction methods?
Answer: Binary fission
19
Which one of the following statement about lichens is wrong?
Answer: These grow very rapidly (2 cm per day)
