Deuteromycetes differ from other types of fungi based on the
Correct answer: C. Absence of sexual reproduction
- A. Absence of chitin
- B. Presence of conidia
- C. Absence of sexual reproduction
- D. Presence of absorptive nutrition
Explanation
Deuteromycetes differ from other fungi because they lack a known sexual reproductive stage. Other characteristics, such as chitin in the cell wall, conidia production, and absorptive nutrition, are shared by many or all fungal groups. Therefore, the key distinguishing trait is the absence of sexual reproduction.
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