Question

Match the following Lists.

• A. I-D-P, II-B-R, III-C-Q, IV-A-S
• B. I-D-P, II-C-Q, III-B-R, IV-A-S
• C. I-A-S, II-B-R, III-C-Q, IV-D-P
• D. I-B-R, II-D-P, III-A-S, IV-C-Q

Hint:

Ascospores and Zoospores = Endogenous Conidia and Basidiospores = Exogenous

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Different fungal spores are produced in characteristic structures and by specific fungal groups. Understanding these spores is important for fungal classification.

Step 1: Match Ascospores.
Ascospores are produced inside asci. They are: \[ \text{Endogenous} \] Claviceps belongs to Ascomycetes. Therefore: \[ I-D-P \]

Step 2: Match Conidia.
Conidia are produced externally. They are: \[ \text{Exogenous} \] Trichoderma reproduces through conidia. Therefore: \[ II-C-Q \]

Step 3: Match Zoospores.
Zoospores are motile spores. Albugo produces zoospores. These are formed internally. Therefore: \[ III-B-R \]

Step 4: Match Basidiospores.
Basidiospores are produced externally on basidia. Puccinia belongs to Basidiomycetes. Hence: \[ IV-A-S \]

Step 5: Write the final matching.
\[ \boxed{I-D-P,\ II-C-Q,\ III-B-R,\ IV-A-S} \]