Fungi are divided into 4 division/phyla on the basis of:
Correct answer: C. Sexual reproduction
- A. Shape
- B. Size
- C. Sexual reproduction
- D. Asexual reproduction
Explanation
The correct basis for dividing fungi into different divisions or phyla is "sexual reproduction." Fungi are classified primarily based on the characteristics of their sexual reproductive structures, such as the formation of spores and the arrangement of sexual organs. These reproductive structures are essential for distinguishing different groups of fungi and understanding their evolutionary relationships
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