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Which pair of the following belongs to Basidiomycetes?

  1. (a) puffballs and Claviceps
  2. (b) peziza and stink horns
  3. (c) Morchella and mushrooms
  4. (d) birds nest fungi and puffballs

Correct answer: (d) birds nest fungi and puffballs

Solution

Bird’s nest fungi and puffballs are both basidiomycetes, characterized by basidia and basidiospore formation. The other choices each include at least one ascomycete, so they do not form a correct pair.

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