Question

The total number of ascospores in Penicillium.

• A. $8$
• B. $16$
• C. $4$
• D. $2$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $8$

Penicillium belongs to Ascomycetes which produces spores in asci called ascospores. Single diploid ascus undergoes meiotic division and produces four haploid nuclei. These four new nuclei undergo further meiotic division and produce four pairs of spores or 8 ascospores. Thus, the correct answer is option A.