In general, asexual reproduction is common in:

Correct answer: C. Deuteromycota

  • A. Humans
  • B. Basidiomycota
  • C. Deuteromycota
  • D. Basidiospores

Explanation

Deuteromycota commonly reproduce via asexual reproduction throught the conidia; a sexual phase has not yet been observed. Basidiomycota mainly sexually reproduce through basidiospores; asexual reproduction is uncommon. Humans cannot reproduce asexually.

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