Q7 / 200 · NEET 2012 (Screening) · Botany

Which one single organism or the pair of organisms is correctly assigned to its or their named taxonomic group?

  • A
    Paramecium and Plasmodium belong to the same kingdom as that of Penicillium
  • B
    Lichen is a composite organism formed from the symbiotic association of an algae and a protozoan
  • Correct answer
    C
    Yeast used in making bread and beer is a fungus
  • D
    Nostoc and Anabaena are examples of Protista

Solution

Yeast or Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a fungus of class-Ascomycetes. Saccharomyces sp. are widely used in baking and brewing industries. Paramecium and Plasmodium belong to kingdom-Protista, Penicillium belongs to kingdom-fungi. Lichen is a composite organism formed from the symbiotic association of algae and fungi. Nostoc and Anabaena are examples of cyanobacteria or blue-green algae.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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