Multiple choice

Which of the following is a set of imperfect fungi (deuteromycetes)?

  1. Mucor, Rhizopus and Albugo

  2. Aspergillus, Claviceps and Neurospora

  3. Agaricus, Ustilago and Puccinia

  4. Alternaria, Colletotrichum and Trichoderma

  5. Mucor, Claviceps and Puccinia
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Explanation

Deuteromycetes are commonly known as imperfect fungi because only the asexual or vegetative phases of these fungi are known. Some examples are Alternaria, Colletotrichum and Trichoderma.

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