NEET 2007 Biology question

Which pair of the following belongs to Basidiomycetes?

(1)Morchella and Mushrooms
(2)Birds' nest fungi and PufballsCorrect
(3)Pufballs and Claviceps
(4)Peziza and Stink horns

Answer: (2)

Solution

Basidiomycetes form basidia bearing exogenous basidiospores. Bird's nest fungi (Cyathus) and puffballs (Lycoperdon) are both gasteromycete basidiomycetes, so pair (2) is correct. Morchella (morel)

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