Plasmodium, the parasite, belongs to class
Which of the following organisms were never included in protista ?
Which of the following does not contain chlorophyll ?
Which of the following statements true about bacteria?
The cell wall of fungi is made up of
The disease of potato responsible for famous famine of Europe was caused by or late blight of potato is caused by
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Solution
Late blight of potato is a seed born disease which is caused by Phytophthora infestans. The disease is characterised by brownish to blackish dead areas on the tip and margin of the leaflet leading to blighting of the whole leaf. So the tuber formation is reduced.
Ergot is caused by
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Claviceps puerpurea is a fungus which causes ergotism in rye (Secale cereale) and other plants. It also yields a hallucinogenic drug called LSD.
When fungi feed on dead organic matter, they are known as
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All fungi are heterotrophs in their nutrition. Some depends upon organic matter known as saprophytes.
Which of the following divisions of fungi includes Club fungi ?
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Solution
The members of division basidiomycota (class basidiomycetes) are commonly called club fungi because the basidia are club shaped.
Which of the following fungi are edible ?
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Agaricus campestrisis a common field mushroom, Morchella esculenta having apothecia type of edible ascocarp and Podaxon prodaxis is also edible.