Chapter 20, Problem 7A

Summary Introduction

Introduction :

Fungi can be either single or multicellular species that are very complex. They are present in almost any environment, but most of them live on the ground, often in soil. It is a member of the eukaryotic organism community which includes micro-organisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more common mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, which is separate from the other eukaryotic life kingdoms of plants and animals.

Answer to Problem 7A

Correct answer :

The correct answer is option (D) spores

Explanation of Solution

Explanation/justification for the correct answer :

Option (D) spores. Spores are the unit of both sexual and asexual reproduction. In sexual reproduction it carries the gamete and in asexual reproduction it forms the vegetative cell. So, the correct answer is option (D).

Explanation for incorrect answer :

Option (A) gametes. The gametes are only involved in the sexual reproduction. It carries the genetic information. So, this is an incorrect answer.

Option (B) budding. Budding is the process involved in asexual reproduction of vegetative cell. We can observe budding process in reproduction of amoeba. So, this is an incorrect option.

Option (C) fragmentation. Fragmentation is the process involved in the asexual reproduction of organism. So, this is an incorrect answer.