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NEET Biology QUESTION #7255
Question 1
Which pair of the following belongs to Basidiomycetes?
  • <em>Morchella</em> and Mushrooms
  • Birds' nest fungi and Puffballs✔️
  • Puffballs and <em>Claviceps</em>
  • <em>Peziza</em> and Stink horns
Correct Answer Explanation
Both Birds' nest fungi (Nidulariaceae) and Puffballs (Lycoperdaceae) belong to Basidiomycetes. Morchella and Peziza are Ascomycetes. Claviceps (ergot) is also an Ascomycete. Basidiomycetes are characterized by basidiospores borne on club-shaped basidia.