A Fungus Is Examined Microscopically and Found to Have a "Lollypop-Shaped

question 12

Multiple Choice

A fungus is examined microscopically and found to have a "lollypop-shaped" sporangium.This fungus must belong to:

• A)chytrids.
• B)basidiomycetes.
• C)zygomycetes.
• D)ascomycetes.

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Definitions:

Convergent Evolution

The process where organisms not closely related independently evolve similar traits as a result of having to adapt to similar environments.

Natural Selection

A fundamental mechanism of evolution where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

Homologous Traits

Traits shared by two or more species that were inherited from a common ancestor.

Drug Resistance

The reduction in effectiveness of a medication such as an antimicrobial or an antineoplastic in curing a disease or condition.