Question

    What type of spores are produced by Colletotrichum

    falcatum?
    A Zygospores (sexual spores of Zygomycetes) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Oospores (sexual spores of Oomycetes) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Ascospores (sexual spores of Ascomycetes) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Conidiospores (asexual spores) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Basidiospores (sexual spores of Basidiomycetes) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Colletotrichum falcatum, a Deuteromycete fungus, reproduces asexually via conidiospores. Zygospores, oospores, ascospores, and basidiospores are associated with other fungal classes.

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