Assertion: Fungi are wide spread in distribution and they e…

Biology Biological Classification Single Correct MCQ

Published on: August 21, 2026

Assertion: Fungi are wide spread in distribution and they even live on or inside other plants and animals.

Reason: Fungi are able to grow anywhere on land, water or on other organisms because they have a variety of pigments including chlorophyll.

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.

Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

Assertion is true, but Reason is false.

Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

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Assertion (True): Fungi are indeed widespread, ubiquitous organisms found in air, water, soil, and on/inside plants and animals.

Reason (False): Fungi are achlorophyllous (lack chlorophyll) and are heterotrophic, meaning they cannot produce their own food through photosynthesis. They do not have chlorophyll, so the reason is scientifically incorrect.

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