MCQ
Which have great importance in genetics?
  • A
    Penicillium
  • B
    Claviceps
  • Neurospora
  • D
    None of these

Answer

Correct option: C.
Neurospora
c
Neurospora complete their sexual life cycle in a few days and thus, make ideal organism for the study of laws of heredity. Penicillin, a potent antibiotic is obtained from Penicillium notatum and $LSD$ is obtained from Claviceps purpurea.

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