Identify the group to which the given fungus belongs Which of the statements regarding this group is not true? 1. Mycelium: Unbranched and non-septate 2. Some members: Ustilago and Agaricus 3. Hyphae structure: Only monokaryotic 4. Grows on: tree logs and stumps, soils and also on plant bodies

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Identify the group to which the given fungus belongs Which of the statements regarding this group is not true? 1. Mycelium: Unbranched and non-septate 2. Some members: Ustilago and Agaricus 3. Hyphae structure: Only monokaryotic 4. Grows on: tree logs and stumps, soils and also on plant bodies (A) 1,2, 3,4 (B) 1,3,4 (C) 2, 4 (D) 1,3

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The given fungi belongs to basidiomycetes group of fungi. They are found growing on tree logs and stumps, in soil and on plant bodies as parasites. Their mycelium is branched and septate. Sexual reproduction in them occurs by plasmogamy i.e., fusion of two vegetative or somatic cells which results in dikaryotic hyphae

$1, 2, 3, 4$

$1, 3, 4$

$2, 4$

$1, 3$

Q. Identify the group to which the given fungus belongs Which of the statements regarding this group is not true? 1. Mycelium: Unbranched and non-septate 2. Some members: Ustilago and Agaricus 3. Hyphae structure: Only monokaryotic 4. Grows on: tree logs and stumps, soils and also on plant bodies

1,2,3,4

1,3,4

2,4

1,3

$1, 2, 3, 4$

$1, 3, 4$

$2, 4$

$1, 3$