Question

Match the different types of spores listed under column I with the names of the organisms given under column II.

	Column I (Spores)		Column II (Organism)
A	Ascospores	p	Diatoms
B	Endospores	q	Agaricus
C	Auxospores	r	Bacteria
D	Basidiospores	s	Yeast
		t	Nephrolepis

• A. A- s, B- r, C- p, D- q
• B. A- s, B- p, C- r, D- q
• C. A- s, B- p, C- t, D- q
• D. A- s, B- t, C- p, D- q

Answer 1

The correct option is A A- s, B- r, C- p, D- q

Ascospores produced in ascus are a characteristic feature of division Ascomycota. The budding yeasts (true yeasts) are classified in the order Saccharomycetales, within the phylum Ascomycota. An endospore is a dormant, tough, non-reproductive structure produced by a small number of bacteria. The primary function of most endospores is to ensure the survival of a bacterium through periods of environmental stress. Auxospores are the reproductive spore in diatoms that is formed by the union of two cells. Basidiospores produced in basidia are a characteristic feature of division Basidiomycota. Agaricus is a genus of Basidiomycota.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.