The following is a description of which major group of fungi? Many species within this group are of great importance to humans. Spores form within a fungal sac. The fungal sac develops from the union of two hypha of opposite mating type. Meiosis, sometimes followed by mitosis, results in the formation of 4-8 haploid spores.

A) Chytridiomycota
B) Zygomycota
C) Ascomycota
D) Basidiomycota
E) Deuteromycota


C) Ascomycota

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Which of the following types of organisms are not composed of eukaryotic cells?

A) fungi B) bacteria C) plants D) animals E) protists

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A) generalized edema. B) pitting edema. C) ascites. D) cerebral edema.

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