Q. Which have great importance in genetics?
A) $Penicillium$
B) $Claviceps$
C) $Neurospora$
D) None of these
Explanation
$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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