(D) $Claviceps\ purpurea$ (ergot fungus) is a parasitic fungus that infects the ovaries of various grasses and cereal crops,such as rye $(Secale\ cere

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(D) $Claviceps\ purpurea$ (ergot fungus) is a parasitic fungus that infects the ovaries of various grasses and cereal crops,such as rye $(Secale\ cereale)$,replacing the grain with a dark,hard mass of fungal tissue known as an ergot or sclerotium. Therefore,it grows as a parasite on the fruits of grasses.

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Claviceps purpurea grows as a parasite:

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In human gut
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In sugar cane roots
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On pine needles
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On fruits of grasses

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Match the following classes of Fungi (Column $I$) with the examples (Column $II$).
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$B$. Ascomycetes $i$. Penicillium
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$D$. Deuteromycetes $ii$. Alternaria

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$A$. Phycomycetes	$iii$. Albugo
$B$. Ascomycetes	$i$. Penicillium
$C$. Basidiomycetes	$iv$. Puccinia
$D$. Deuteromycetes	$ii$. Alternaria

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Assertion : $Neurospora$ is commonly called water mould.
Reason : It belongs to basidiomycetes fungi.

Match the following classes of Fungi (Column $I$) with the examples (Column $II$).
Column $I$ Column $II$
$A$. Phycomycetes $iii$. Albugo
$B$. Ascomycetes $i$. Penicillium
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Choose the correct option.