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| 101. |
Lichen are ecologically important as theyA. Purity airB. Are poineers of barren rocksC. Are symbionts of algae and fungiD. Are associated with mycorrhizal roots |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Lichens are considered as pioneers in initiating a plant succession on rocks. |
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| 102. |
Which of the following correctly represents the type of life cycle patterns from the option given A. 1. Diplontic 2. Haplodiplontic 3. HaplonticB. 1. Haplodiplontic 2. Haplontic 3. DiplonticC. 1. Haplontic 2. Diplontic 3. HaplodiplonticD. 1. Diplontic 2. Haplontic 3. Haplodiplontic |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 103. |
Select the false statementA. Scientist who study and contribute to the classification of organisms are known as systematistsB. Carolus Linnaeus developed the first scientific system of naming speciesC. A five Kingdom arrangment of organisms was introduced by R.H. WhittakerD. Phycomycetes are called club fungi because of a club shaped end of mycelium known as basidium |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 104. |
Assertion Budding occurs in yeast . Reason It is similar to fission process of bacteria .A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of AssertionB. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is not the correct explanation of AssertionC. Assertion is true , but Reason is FalseD. Assertion is false , but Reason is true |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C (c) Budding of vegatative cells is common in yeasts . It is different from fission , in which cell divides in transverse plane into two cells. |
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| 105. |
Which of the following statement is incorrectA. There is complete absence of motile structures in ascomycetesB. The zygospore in Rhizopus act as germ sporangiumC. Armillaria is the largest fungiD. Deuteromycetes sexually reproduce via conjugation . |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 106. |
Septum in eumycota fungi, bearing a complex pore is designated as aA. CoenocyteB. Septate hyphaC. Dolipore septumD. Secondary simple pore |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C The septum of higher fungi is more complex dolipore (Latin dolium = a large jar). It is a barrel shaped pore with open end. |
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| 107. |
The statement which is true for Agaricus isA. The primary mycelia of Agaricus is long livedB. The secondary mycelium in Agaricus is formed as a result of karyogamyC. Clamp connection aid in the formation of tertiary myceliumD. Basidiocarp in Agaricus consists of umbrella-shaped stipe and fleshy stalk pileus |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 108. |
In endomycorrhiza, the fungus is commonlyA. ZygomycetesB. PhycomycetesC. ascomycetesD. Basidiomycetes |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 109. |
Lichens showA. commensalismB. mutualismC. parasitism sD. mycorrhizal association |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 110. |
Rhizopus spread over the substratum by means ofA. rhizoidal hyphaeB. holdfastsC. stoloniferous hyphaeD. zygophores |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 111. |
Mutualistic assocition between a fungi and an algal is known asA. mycorrhizaB. rootC. lichensD. BGA |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 112. |
Choose the best option with respect to fungi .A. `{:("Cell walls"," Reserve food material","Thallus","Habitat"),("Cellulose","Starch","Parenchyma","Terrestrial"):}`B. `{:("Cell walls"," Reserve food material","Thallus","Habitat"),("Chitin"," Glycogen"," Loose tissue, mycelium","Moist, damp") :}`C. `{:("Cell walls"," Reserve food material","Thallus","Habitat"),("Glycogen","Starch","Chlorenchymatous","Aquatic") :}`D. `{:("Cell walls"," Reserve food material","Thallus","Habitat"),(" Cellulose","Fructose","Sclerenchymatous","Aquatic") :}` |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 113. |
Lichen is the association ofA. protista and algaeB. fungi and bacteriaC. protista and fungiD. algae and fungi |
| Answer» Correct Answer - d | |
| 114. |
Lichens are composites consisiting of algae andA. mossesB. fungiC. bacteriaD. mycoplasma |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 115. |
The mode of nutrition of Rhizopus , yeast and Penicillium areA. parasiticB. saprophyticC. symbioticD. autotrophic |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 116. |
Consider the following statements regarding Deuteromycetes and choose the option that best represent the statements. I. It is an artificial class of fungi. II. Asexual stages of these fungi are unknown . III. Deuteromycetes are called as fungi imperfecti . IV . Deuteromycetes are actually ascomycetes .A. Statement II is incorrect , while others are correctB. Statement III and IV are incorrect , while others are correctC. Statement I is correct and all others are incorrectD. All statements are correct |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 117. |
Soft root of sweet potato is caused byA. Mucor mucedoB. MucorC. Rhizopus stoloniferD. Penicillium notatum |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 118. |
A terricolous lichen isA. CladoniaB. UsneaC. DermatocarponD. Cyphelium |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 119. |
Which of the following is not a Deuteromycetes ?A. ColletrotichumB. HelminthosporiumC. CercosporaD. None of these |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 120. |
Who is regarded as the Father of Modern Mycology ?A. MicheliB. IyengarC. Manton de BaryD. PK De |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 121. |
Mycorrhiza isA. symbioticB. prasiticC. saprophyteD. Both (a) and (b) |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 122. |
Match the following Columns A. `{:(A,B,C,D),(4,3,1,2):}`B. `{:(A,B,C,D),(2,3,1,4):}`C. `{:(A,B,C,D),(4,1,2,3):}`D. `{:(A,B,C,D),(3,4,2,1):}` |
| Answer» Correct Answer - c | |
| 123. |
Ringworm in humans is caused by:A. bacteriaB. fungiC. nematodesD. viruses |
| Answer» Correct Answer - b | |
| 124. |
Match the following Columns A. `{:(A,B,C,D),(3,4,1,2):}`B. `{:(A,B,C,D),(2,3,4,1):}`C. `{:(A,B,C,D),(4,1,2,3):}`D. `{:(A,B,C,D),(3,4,2,1):}` |
| Answer» Correct Answer - b | |
| 125. |
Uredosorus is formed by Puccinia onA. wheatB. barberryC. Dalbergia and wheatD. Both (a) and (b) |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 126. |
Which of the following antibiotic is active against fungusA. StreptomycinB. PolyenesC. TetracyclineD. Neomycin |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 127. |
Which one of the following matches is correct ?A. Phytophthora Aseptate mycelium BasidiomycetesB. Alternaria sexual reproduction absent DeuteromycetesC. Mucor Reproduction by conjugation AscomycetesD. Agaricus Parasitic fungus Basidiomycetes |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B (b) Phytophthora belongs to Phycomycetes (algal fungi). They contain either unicellular thallus or aseptate coenocytic mycelium. They are mostly parasites . Alternaria blongs to Deuteromycetes (fungi imperfecti ), which lacks sexual reproduction . Mucor also belongs Phycomycetes . They have mycelium which is coenocytic ( multinucleate ) and profusely branched . They reproduce vegetatively via conjugation . They belong to class- Zygomycetes . Agaricus belongs to Basidiomycetes ( where karyogamy and meiosis occur ). They contain well developed, branched and septate mycelium . They are saprophytic but not parasitic . |
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| 128. |
Reindeer moss isA. SphagnumB. MarchanitaC. Cladonia rangiferinaD. None of these |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Reindeer moss (Cladonia rangiferina) of the arctic region is the used as food for reindeer and cattle. |
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| 129. |
The carbohydrates used as stored food matter in lichens isA. glycogenB. mannitolC. licheninD. All of these |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 130. |
Iceland moss is the common name ofA. Caldonia rangiferinaB. Cetraria islandicaC. Roccella victoriaD. Parmelia saxatilis |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 131. |
Brached, aseptate,coenocytic mucelium present inA. AspergillusB. AlbugoC. PenicilliumD. Erysiphae |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 132. |
Fungus without any mucelium isA. AlbugoB. AgaricusC. PucciniaD. Saccharomyces |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 133. |
A Combined solution of copper sulphate and calcium hydroxide which is used as a fungicide isA. Fehling solutionB. Folins mixtureC. Carminative mixtureD. Bordeaux mixture |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D Bordeaux mixture was the first fungicide to be discovered. It is discovered by proff. Millardet of Bordeaux university. This mixture consists of copper sulphate, lime and water (calcium hydroxide). This mixture is called holy water of plant pathology and effective against white rust, mildews and blights. |
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| 134. |
A coprophillous fungus isA. TrichodermaB. PilobolusC. FusariumD. Humicola |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Coprophillous fungi grow on dung. E.g., Pilobolus crystallinus. |
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| 135. |
Which of the following is not of fungal originA. CalvacinB. Citric acidC. TetracyclineD. Ergotamine |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 136. |
Hypertrophy of floral parts is caused byA. Ustilago triticiB. Puccinia graminisC. CystopusD. Aspergillus |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 137. |
Covered smut of Sorghum is caused byA. Sphacelotheca cruentaB. Sphacelotheca sorghiiC. Sphacelotheca reilianaD. Tolyposporium ehrenbergii |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 138. |
Stinking smut of wheat is caused byA. TilletiaB. DacryopinexC. PolypourusD. Agaricus |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 139. |
The smuts of crop plants are caused byA. PucciniaB. CystopusC. UstilagoD. Agaricus |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |
| 140. |
The disease produced by fungus Ustilago are known as smuts becauseA. They parasitise cerealsB. The affected host becomes completely blackC. Their mycelium is blackD. They produced sooty mass of spores |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 141. |
Whip smut of the sugarcane is caused by which species of UstilagoA. scitamineaB. nudaC. hordeiD. maydis |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A | |
| 142. |
Arrange the following in correct sequence with reference to sexual reproduction in Rhizopus (I) Formation of germ tube (II) Formation of zygophores (III) Formation of warty wall layer of zygospore (IV) Secretion of trisporic acid The correct sequence isA. IV,III,II,IB. IV,II,III,IC. II,I,IV,IIID. I,III,II,IV |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 143. |
Which division of fungi includes club fungi ?A. ZygomycotaB. AsomycotaC. DeuteromycotaD. Basidiomycota |
| Answer» Correct Answer - d | |
| 144. |
In Rhizopus ,sexual reproduction involves formation of two club shaped structures calledA. gametangiaB. coenogametesC. progametangiaD. suspensors |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 145. |
Sac Fungi areA. AscomycetesB. BasidiomycetesC. PhycomycetesD. Zygomycetes |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Correct option: A. Ascomycetes
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| 146. |
The club- fungi are named so because of the presence of their club-shaped structure calledA. basidiumB. ascusC. pycniosporesD. sterigmata |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Correct answer: Option A - basidium
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| 147. |
Which one of the following fungus shows heterothallismA. ErisypheB. PezizaC. RhizopusD. Peronospora |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C When in Rhizopus `(+)` and `(-)` strains are found separately (physiologically), then this condition is called as heterothallism. Rhizopus (pin mould or black mould) grows on bread and hence also called bread mould. |
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| 148. |
The type of planogametic copulation in which fusion of a large non- motile and small, motile gamete takes place isA. isogamyB. anisogamyC. conjugationD. oogamy |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |
| 149. |
Gametangial copulation (conjugation) is common inA. AscomycetesB. zygomycetesC. deuteromycetesD. phycomycetes |
| Answer» Correct Answer - B | |
| 150. |
Gametangial copulation is seen inA. CandidaB. AlbugoC. RhizopusD. Punninia |
| Answer» Correct Answer - C | |