Q. Consider the following statements about Deuteromycetes I. Some members are saprophytes or parasites II. A large number of members are decomposers of litter and help in mineral cycling III. $Alternaria,\ Colletotrichum,\ Cercospora$ and $Trichoderma$ are examples of Deuteromycetes Which of the above are correct?
A) I and II
B) I and III
C) II and III
D) I, II and III
Explanation
Deuteromycetes are saprotrophs in soil and on decaying organic matter. Most of them become parasites and cause serious diseases in plants, animals and human beings. A large number of Deuteromycetes are decomposers of litter and help in mineral cycling. Some common examples of Deuteromycetes are; Alternaria, Colletotricum, Fusarium, Trichoderma, Cercospora, etc
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