Question

Morels and truffles are groups of fungi classified under

• A. Phycomycetes
• B. Deuteromycetes
• C. Basidiomycetes
• D. Ascomycetes

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Ascomycetes

The correct option is option D

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Morels and truffles are the groups of class ascomycetes.
2. In this class, unicellular and multicellular fungi are included.
3. Both morels and truffles mushrooms and are edible fungi.
4. These are included in class ascomycetes as they produce ascospores at the time of sexual reproduction.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. In-class Phycomycetes, unicellular fungi with coenocytic hyphae are included.
2. But both morels and truffles are multicellular.

Option B:

1. In-class Deuteromycetes such fungi are included that do not reproduce through sexual reproduction.
2. But morels and truffles reproduce through sexual reproduction.

Option C:

1. The members of basidiomycetes produce basidiospores during sexual reproduction.
2. But morels and truffles produce ascospores.

Final answer: Morels and truffles are groups of fungi classified under Ascomycetes.