Ascomycetes: Spores & Fruiting Bodies — NEET Biology
📚 Practice ConceptThe asexual spores are conidia produced exogenously on the special mycelium called conidiophores. Conidia on germination produce mycelium. Sexual spores are called ascospores which are produced endogenously in sac like asci (singular ascus). These asci are arranged in different types of fruiting bodies called ascocarps. Some examples are Aspergillus, Claviceps and Neurospora. Neurospora is used extensively in biochemical and genetic work. Many members like morels and truffles are edible and are considered delicacies.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding Ascomycetes? S1: Ascomycetes are commonly called sac-fungi because their asexual spores are produced in sac-like asci. S2: The mycelium of Ascomycetes is branched and septate. S3: Asexual reproduction occurs by conidia, which are produced endogenously on special mycelium called conidiophores. S4: Neurospora is an example extensively used in biochemical and genetic work. S5: Many members like yeast are multicellular, while Penicillium is rarely unicellular. S6: Morels and truffles are edible members considered delicacies.
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