Which fungi are commonly used in biochemical and genetic work ?

Fungus that is extensively used in biochemical and genetic work

Which fungus is used extensively in bio-chemical & genetic works?

Assertion: Neurosporta fungus is known as Drosophila of plant kingdom. Reason: Like Drosophila, Neurospora is also extensively used in biochemical and genetic work.

Assertion: Neurospora fungus is known as Drosophila of plant kingdom. Reason: Like Drosophila, Neurospora is also extensively used in biochemical and genetic work.

Which one of the following is used extensively in biochemical and genetic work?