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Biology S2
Protists and Fungi

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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?

A. Lack a reproductive phase
B. Contain hyphae
C. Have spores contained in an ascus
D. Have spores contained in basidia



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Final answer:

Black truffles have spores contained in an ascus, a unique fungal characteristic compared to common mushrooms.


Explanation:

Black truffles, unlike common mushrooms, have spores contained in an ascus, which is a characteristic seen in the Phylum Ascomycota to which truffles belong. In contrast, common mushrooms, which are part of the Basidiomycota group, have spores contained in basidia.


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