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MIC 121 Mib compilations3 Objective Question

Question

Plant hormone, gibberellins, is produced during the metabolism of the fungus:
Options
A Ashbya gossypii
B Aspergillus niger
C Gibberella fujikuroi
Correct Answer
D Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Gibberellins were first discovered in the fungus Gibberella fujikuroi, which causes 'foolish seedling disease' in rice, characterized by excessive stem elongation.

Hint

The name of the plant hormone itself gives a strong clue about the genus of the producing fungus.

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