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Question 5 • TPS EdX Biology

What is unique about the members of the group of fungi to which Penicillium notatum belongs?

Answer
A
They are used in fermentation.
B
They are not important for medicine.
C
They are not made up of hyphae.
D
They lost the reproductive phase.

Explanation

Penicillium notatum belongs to the fungi historically called Deuteromycetes, or “imperfect fungi.” They were grouped together because their sexual reproductive phase had not been observed, so they were described as having lost or lacking that phase. Penicillium is important in medicine because it produces penicillin, making choice B incorrect.

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