Question

Which of the following fungi exhibit the characteristics given below?
(i) - Umbrella shaped fruiting body
(ii) - Mycelium lies beneath the surface of the soil
(iii) - Gills are the spore-bearing organs

• A. Rhizopus
• B. Mould
• C. Yeast
• D. Mushroom

Answer 1

The correct option is D Mushroom

• A mushroom, or toadstool, is the fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or on its food source. The characteristics of fungi include:

1. They have an umbrella-shaped fruiting body.
2. The Mycelium lies beneath the surface of the soil.
3. Gills are spore-bearing organs.

So, the correct answer is 'Mushroom'.