MCQ
Fungus used in genetic experiments is
  • A
    Rhizopus
  • B
    Mucor
  • Neurospora
  • D
    Claviceps

Answer

Correct option: C.
Neurospora
c
(c) Many species of Neurospora have been used as convenient organisms for genetical (one gene -one enzyme theory by Beadle and Tatum) and biochemical studies.

Neurospora is also known as Drosophila of plant kingdom.

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