Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 26

Question: Assertion : Mushrooms are called fairy rings. Reason : Mushroom consists of two parts-stipe and pileus.

Options:

A) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

B) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

C) If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D) If both the assertion and reason are false

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

The basidiocarps or mushrooms often lie in rings.

Therefore, are spoken as fairy rings.

Each basidiocarp consists of two parts-stipe and pileus.

The stipe or stalk is fleshy.

Pileus is umbrella-like cap of the mushroom.