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Deuteromycetes

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A group of fungi with septate mycelium in which sexual repoduction is either unknown or lacking are classified under

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Phycomycetes

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Deuteromycetes

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Ascomycetes

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Basidiomycetes

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Solution

The correct option is A Deuteromycetes
Deuteromycetes also known as fungi imperfecti is a fungal group in which sexual phase is not known. These fungi reproduce asexually by spores or budding. The other three groups of fungi show sexual reproductive phases. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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