Question

black truffles are a unique type of fungi that are highly prized by chefs and food enthusiasts throughout the world. which characteristic is seen in truffles but not in common mushrooms?

lack a reproductive phase

contains hyphae

has spores contained in an ascus

has spores contained in basidia

Explanation:

• Truffles are a type of ascomycete fungi. Ascomycetes have spores contained within an ascus.
• Common mushrooms are basidiomycetes, which have spores contained in basidia.
• Both truffles and common mushrooms have a reproductive phase and contain hyphae.

Answer:

has spores contained in an ascus