Q. Clamp connections are found in
A) Phycomycetes
B) Ascomycetes
C) Basidiomycetes
D) Deuteromycetes
Explanation
In all Basidiomycetes, except the rusts, a specialised hyphal structure known as clamp connection (or lamp) is formed on the secondary mycelium. It ensures the maintenance of a dikaryon.
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