The conidiophores of Penicillium are

The conidiophores of Penicillium are

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(a) uninucleate and colourless
(b) uninucleate and pigmented
(c) binucleate and colourless
(d) binucleate and pigmented

Correct Answer:

uninucleate and pigmented

Explanation:

Species of Penicillium are recognised by their dense brush-like spore-bearing structures known as conidiophores. These are simple or branched, uninucleate & pigmented and are terminated by clusters of flask shaped phialides. The spores(conidia) are produced in dry chains from the tips of the phialides, with the youngest spore at the base of the chain.

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