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Biology The Living World NCERT Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

Which fungus is used extensively in biochemical and genetic work?

A
Agaricus
B
Aspergillus
C
Claviceps
D
Neurospora

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Neurospora (especially Neurospora crassa) is widely used in biochemical and genetic studies because it is easy to culture and helped in the “one gene–one enzyme” hypothesis.

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