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One mole contains 6.022 × 10²³ particles — if a mole of seconds passed, it'd be 19 quadrillion years.
Did you know?
One mole contains 6.022 × 10²³ particles — if a mole of seconds passed, it'd be 19 quadrillion years.
To solve this problem, we need to analyze each option and determine which matches the correct characteristics of the fungi mentioned.Let's evaluate each option:• Option 1: Phytophthora - Aseptate mycelium - Basidiomycetes - Phytophthora belongs to the class Oomycetes, not Basidiomycetes. - It has coenocytic (aseptate) mycelium, but it is not a Basidiomycete. - Therefore, this option is incorrect.• Option 2: Alternaria - Sexual reproduction absent - Deuteromycetes - Alternaria is a genus of fungi classified under Deuteromycetes (Fungi Imperfecti). - Deuteromycetes are characterized by the absence of a known sexual reproduction stage. - Therefore, this option is correct.• Option 3: Mucor - Reproduction by conjugation - Ascomycetes - Mucor is a genus of fungi belonging to the class Zygomycetes, not Ascomycetes. - It reproduces by conjugation, but it is not an Ascomycete. - Therefore, this option is incorrect.• Option 4: Agaricus - Parasitic fungus - Basidiomycetes - Agaricus is a genus of fungi that includes mushrooms like Agaricus bisporus, commonly known as the button mushroom. - It is a saprophytic fungus, not parasitic, and belongs to Basidiomycetes. - Therefore, this option is incorrect.Based on the analysis, the correct match is Option 2: Alternaria - Sexual reproduction absent - Deuteromycetes.
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