Question

The characters related to ascomycetes are

• A. Septate branched mycelium
• B. Mitospores produced exogenously in chains
• C. 4-8 ascospores inside a sac like ascus
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Septate branched mycelium

Ascomycetes are also called as sac fungi. Examples include brewer's yeast, baker's yeast, dead man's fingers, cup fungi. The most important characteristic of these group of fungi is they produce ascospores. They produce 8 ascospores inside a sac like ascus. They reproduce sexually using ascospores. They also reproduce asexually by conidia. Conidia are also called as mitospores. These are produced on specialized stalks called conidiophores. The mycelium of these fungi is made up of septate hyphae and it is branched.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Septate branched mycelium.'