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A good example of heterothallism can be seen in

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Puccinia
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Rhizopus
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Pinus
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castor bean
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Solution

The correct option is B Rhizopus
Heterothallism is observed in Rhizopus. Heterothallism is the condition in which formation of sexual spores takes place when two genetically different mating types, (+) and (-), are allowed to interact. Heterothallic fungi require two compatible partners to produce sexual spores.

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