Question

IThese statements compare and contrast Ascomycota and Basidiomycota. I. Some species in both groups can cause plant diseases. II. Species from both groups can be used in making bread rise. III. All species in both groups can be used as food. IV. Ascomycota produce spores in a sac-like structure; Basidiomycota produce spores in a club-shaped structure. Which of the statements are true? II and III III and IV I and IV II and IV

Answer 1

Answer : ) C. I and IV

Answer 2

The correct answer is I and IV

In the Basidiomycetes, the spores are produced externally on the end of specialized club-shaped structure called basidia. Whereas, In ascomycetes, spores are produced internally, in the sac-like structure called an ascus.  Some members of ascomycetes cause plant diseases such as powdery mildew of grape (Uncinula necator), chestnut blight (Cryphonectria parasitica), and apple scab (Venturia inequalis). Memers of basidiomyctes cause smut of corn (Ustilago maydis), brown root rot, and coffee rust.