Question

these statements compare and contrast ascomycota and basidiomycota.
i. some species in both groups can cause plant diseases.
ii. species from both groups can be used in making bread rise.
iii. all species in both groups can be used as food.
iv. ascomycota produce spores in a sac - like structure; basidiomycota produce spores in a club - shaped structure.
which of the statements are true?
○ ii and iii
○ iii and iv
○ i and iv
○ ii and iv

Explanation:

• Statement I: True. Ascomycota like powdery mildews and Basidiomycota like rusts cause plant diseases.
• Statement II: False. Only Ascomycota (yeast) are used to make bread rise; Basidiomycota do not serve this purpose.
• Statement III: False. Many species in both groups are toxic and not edible, so not all can be used as food.
• Statement IV: True. Ascomycota form spores in sac-like asci, while Basidiomycota form spores in club-shaped basidia.

Answer:

I and IV