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GENETIC AND MENDELS LAW OF HEREDITY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which of the following fungi has been extensively used for genetical studies?

A	Bread mold
B	Green mold
C	Pink bread mold
D	Mushroom

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Neurospora is commonly known as Red/Pink bread mold. These are members of the genus Ascomycete fungi.

Detailed explanation-2: -So the correct answer is ‘Neurospora’.

Detailed explanation-3: -Rhizopus is also called bread mould.

Detailed explanation-4: -Saccharomyces are widely regarded as being crucial to the creation of food. Brewer’s yeast and baker’s yeast are other names for Saccharomyces. The fungus Saccharomyces generates the enzyme zymase, which is used in the manufacture of ethyl alcohol. It is used in the bread making.

Detailed explanation-5: -Hint:The red bread mold is an Ascomycete fungus. This fungus infects the moist and stale bread. The presence of moisture around bread may lead to the growth of fungi. Complete answer: Neurospora crassa is a red bread mold of the phylum Ascomycetes.

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