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Biology Question 118 – NEET-UG 2024

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Match List I with List II List IList IIA) RhizopusI) MushroomB) UstilagoII) Smut fungusC) PucciniaIII) Bread mouldD) AgaricusIV) Rust fungus Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fungi are classified based on their morphology, habitat, and reproductive structures, which often correlate with their common names or the diseases they cause.

Step 1: Identify Fungal Characteristics✦ Active

Identify the common names or characteristics associated with each fungus listed in List I: - Rhizopus is commonly known as bread mould. - Ustilago is a parasitic fungus that causes smut diseases in plants. - Puccinia is a parasitic fungus that causes rust diseases in plants. - Agaricus is a genus of mushroom, often edible.

Step 2: Formulate the Matches○ Expand

Based on the characteristics, match the items from List I to List II: - A) Rhizopus matches with III) Bread mould. - B) Ustilago matches with II) Smut fungus. - C) Puccinia matches with IV) Rust fungus. - D) Agaricus matches with I) Mushroom.

💡 Teacher's Secret Hint

Remember that Ustilago causes 'smut' and Puccinia causes 'rust' diseases.

Step 3: Select the Correct Option○ Expand

The correct combination is A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I. Compare this combination with the given options. Option (4) presents the combination A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I.

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