Question

The fungus responsible for ergotism belongs to which of the following fungal divisions?
A.Deuteromycota
B. Oomycota
C. Zygomycota
D. Ascomycota

Answer 1

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The fungus responsible for ergotism is known as Claviceps pupurea .

$<b>It belongs to Ascomycota .</b>$

✔️So your answer is ... D.

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Answer 2

Answer:

OPTION (D) Ascomycota

Explanation:

• Claviceps purpurea is the fungus responsible for ergotism (poisoning from ingesting rye).

• Symptoms of ergotism are:

1. nausea
2. vomiting
3. muscle pain and weakness
4. numbness
5. itching
6. rapid or slow heartbeat.

Claviceps purpurea belongs to:

1. Kingdom - Fungi
2. Division - Ascomycota
3. Class - Sordariomycetes
4. Order - Hypocreales

Hence, the fungus responsible for ergotism belongs to Division Ascomycota.

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