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Which group of fungi is commonly known as imperfect fungi ?

A. Phycomycetes

B. Ascomycetes

C. Basidiomycetes

D. Deuteromycetes

Correct Answer : D.


Deuteromycetes is commonly known as fungi imperfecti due to absence of perfect sexual stage. They are classed by the colour and structure of the conidia. Since most of the conidia structures look like ascomycetes type, they are believed to be derived from ascos who lost the ability to reproduce sexually.

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