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BIO 102 Objective Question

Question

Which phylum of fungi is characterized by the production of flagellated zoospores and is considered the simplest and most primitive true fungi?
Options
A Zygomycota
B Ascomycota
C Basidiomycota
D Chytridiomycota
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The Chytridiomycota (chytrids) are the simplest and most primitive Eumycota (true fungi). They produce gametes and diploid zoospores that swim with the help of a single flagellum, and most are unicellular.

Hint

These fungi are often found in aquatic environments and have motile spores with flagella.

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