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Dust-bin group of fungi is :...

Dust-bin group of fungi is :

A

Ascomycetes

B

Deuteromycetes

C

Zygomycetes

D

Basidiomycetes

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To determine which group of fungi is referred to as the "dust-bin group," we can analyze the given options step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Question**: We need to identify which group of fungi is commonly known as the "dust-bin group." 2. **Evaluate the First Option - Ascomycetes**: - Ascomycetes are known as "sac fungi" and are characterized by their sexual reproduction through ascospores. - Since they reproduce sexually, they do not fit the description of the "dust-bin group." - **Conclusion**: This option is incorrect. 3. **Evaluate the Second Option - Deuteromycetes**: - Deuteromycetes, also known as "Fungi Imperfecti," are fungi that primarily reproduce asexually and do not have a known sexual stage. - Due to their lack of a defined sexual reproduction phase, they are often referred to as the "dust-bin group" of fungi, as they do not fit neatly into the other classifications. - **Conclusion**: This option is correct. 4. **Evaluate the Third Option - Zygomycetes**: - Zygomycetes are known as "conjugation fungi" and reproduce sexually through the formation of zygospores. - Since they reproduce sexually, they do not belong to the "dust-bin group." - **Conclusion**: This option is incorrect. 5. **Evaluate the Fourth Option - Basidiomycetes**: - Basidiomycetes are known as "club fungi" and reproduce sexually through basidiospores. - Similar to Ascomycetes and Zygomycetes, they do not fit the description of the "dust-bin group." - **Conclusion**: This option is incorrect. ### Final Answer: The correct answer is **Deuteromycetes**, as they are commonly referred to as the "dust-bin group" of fungi. ---
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