The newly discovered fungus most likely belongs in the same group as fungi that make blue cheese, (C).
What are these fungus?
Decomposer: This indicates the fungus gets its nutrients from breaking down dead organic matter, which is a characteristic of most fungi, including those that make blue cheese.
Saclike structures: These structures are called asci and are a defining characteristic of the phylum Ascomycota, which includes many fungi known for their role in food production and decomposition, like blue cheese fungi (Penicillium species).
Therefore, considering the presence of saclike structures and the decomposing nature of the fungus, it is most likely classified within the Ascomycota phylum, alongside fungi like Penicillium species used in blue cheese production.
Complete question:
A biologist is in the process of classifying a newly discovered fungus. The fungus is a decomposer and has saclike structures. The organism most likely belongs in the same group as which of the following?
fungi that are rusts
fungi that are associated with bread mold
fungi that makes blue cheese
fungi that are autotrophic decomposers