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Biology Biological Classification Kingdom–Fungi Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 14, 2026

Which of the following fungus is used extensively in biochemical and genetic work?

A
Neurospora
B
Mucor
C
Rhizopus
D
Aspergillus

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It is widely known as the "Drosophila of the plant kingdom" because it is easy to grow and has a haploid life cycle, making it ideal for studying genetic mutations. It was famously used to develop the "one gene-one enzyme" hypothesis.

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