Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 13

Question: A fungus which requires only one single host for completion of its life cycle is called

[CPMT 1983; DPMT 1986; CET Chd. 2000]

Options:

A) Heteroecious

B) Autoecious

C) Heterothallism

D) Heterosporous

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Autoecious fungus is those fungus which completes its life cycle on single host only.

Heterocious are those parasites which requires at least two hosts primary and secondary hosts.

Heterothallic fungus is those fungus which requires two compatible partners to produce sexual spores.

Dikaryotlc is the unique feature of some fungus where compatible cell types fuse together and thereby two nuclei of two cell pairs up and forms dikaryon.