Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about ascomycetes ? (i) Neurospora, which is used in biochemical and genetic work is a member of this class. (ii) They are mostly multicellular, e.g., Yeast, or rarely unicellular, e.g., Penicillium. (iii) They are saprophytic, decomposers, parasitic or coprophilous. (iv) Some examples are Aspergillus, Claviceps and Neurospora.
A. Both (i) and (ii)
B. Only (ii)
C. (i), (iii) and (iv)
D. All of these
Correct Answer :
C. (i), (iii) and (iv)
Ascomycetes are commonly known as sac-fungi. They are mostly multicellular e.g., Penicillium or rarely unicellular, e.g., Yeast.