Question

The fungal component of lichen belongs to the class

• A. Ascomycetes
• B. Basldiomycetes
• C. Both A and B
• D. Deuteromycetes

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both A and B

On the basis of the structure of fruiting bodies of fungal components, Zahl Bruckner classified lichen into two groups,
(a) Ascolichens: The fungal component of these lichens belong to class Ascomycetes.
(b) Basididichens: The fungal component of these lichens belong to class Basidiomycetes.

Hence, the fungal component of all lichens belongs to either Ascomycetes or Basidiomycetes.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.