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

Explanation:

1. Recall fungal classification: Sac - like structures (asci) are characteristic of Ascomycota.
2. Analyze options:

• Rusts are Basidiomycota (club - shaped structures).
• Bread mold (Rhizopus) is Zygomycota (zygospores).
• Blue cheese - making fungi (like Penicillium) are Ascomycota (have sac - like asci) and are decomposers.
• Fungi are heterotrophic, so “autotrophic decomposers” is incorrect.

Answer:

fungi that makes blue cheese