Question

A biologist is in the process of classifying a newly discovered fungus. a The fungus is a decomposer and has saclike

structures. The organism most likely belongs in the same group as which of the following?
O fungi that are rusts
fungi that are associated with bread mold
fungi that makes blue cheese
O fungi that are autotrophic decomposers

Answer 1

fungi that makes blue cheese

Explanation:

Penicillium represents a genus of ascomycetous fungi that generate sexual spores referred to as axcospores, which form in sac-like structures named asci. Penicillium roqueforti is a filamentous fungus of this genus that is required for making blue cheese. This mold fungus (P. roqueforti) is a decomposer of organic materials that grows naturally in soils. P. roqueforti produces roquefortine C, a mycotoxin that is used as a starter culture for blue cheese production.