Which of the following is responsible for Irish potato famine?
Correct answer: D. Phytophthora infestans
- A. Dinoflagellates
- B. Kleps
- C. Physarum polycephalum
- D. Phytophthora infestans
Explanation
Phytophthora infestans is an oomycete that caused the Irish potato famine by producing late blight in potato crops. Physarum is a slime mold and dinoflagellates are aquatic protists, so students may choose c if they associate all fungus-like organisms with plant disease.
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