Single Choice

Which of the following is commonly called as "Drosophila of plant kingdom"?

AMorchella
BNeurospora
Correct Answer
CRhizopus
DClaviceps

Solution

Neurospora belongs to Ascomycetes. It is widely used for the study of heredity laws. So also known as Drosophila of the plant kingdom.
Following four reasons are responsible for making it as favourable experimental material:
1. Nutritional requirements are simple.
2. Easy mutation induction.
3. Rapid growth and reproduction.
4. Tetrads analysis is easy.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.


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