Which statement is not true about deuteromycetes?
Correct answer: D. They have both sexual and asexual reproduction
- A. They are also called imperfect fungi
- B. Their asexual spores are called conidia
- C. It is a heterogeneous polyphyletic group
- D. They have both sexual and asexual reproduction
Explanation
The correct answer is Option D: They have both sexual and asexual reproduction. This statement is not true about deuteromycetes. Deuteromycetes, also known as 'imperfect fungi,' are defined by the absence of a known sexual stage in their life cycle, hence they reproduce asexually through spores called conidia. Option A is correct because 'imperfect fungi' is another name for deuteromycetes. Option B is correct as they reproduce asexually via conidia. Option C is correct because deuteromycetes are a heterogeneous polyphyletic group, meaning they do not form a single lineage but are grouped together based on the lack of sexual reproduction.
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