NEET Biology question

Which of the following statements regarding the Class Phycomycetes is incorrect?

(A)These are found in aquatic habitats and on decaying wood in moist and damp places or as obligate parasites on plants
(B)Mycelium in these fungi is septate and branchedCorrect
(C)Asexual reproduction occurs by motile zoospores and by non-motile aplanospores
(D)*Mucor* and *Rhizopus* are common examples of Phycomycetes

Answer: (B)

Solution

Phycomycete mycelium is actually aseptate (coenocytic) and branched, not septate, making this statement incorrect. Phycomycetes are indeed found in aquatic habitats, on decaying wood, or as

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