Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 445

Question: Ray fungi are

[BHU 1995]

Options:

A) Ascomycetes

B) Basidiomycetes

C) Actinomycetes

D) Phycomycetes

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Ray fungi are also called as Actinomycetes. They form a mycelium consisting of narrow hyphae. They show characteristics of both fungi and bacteria.

They form the normal part of the mouth flora in the human. They produce many antibiotics like streptomycin, actinomycin and chloromycin.

Thus, the correct answer is ‘Actinomycetes.’