A member of the sac fungi that contains an ascocarp is Select one:

a. Amoeba proteus.

b. Plasmodium vivax.

c. Chlamydomonas.

d. Penicillium species.

e. Paramecium species.

d. Penicillium species.

Explanation:

Penicillium is a species of fungi, the common mold of bread, which grows in dead organic matter, such as cheese, cereals or fruits. Several species produce bactericides (antibiotics) that allow the fungus to fight the fierce competition of saprophytic bacteria for food. Fungi of this species are known as filamentous fungi and members of the fungi of the sac that contain an ascocarp.

Penicillium species. (Ans D).

Explanation:

The majority of fungi belongs to the phylum known as Ascomycota, which is identified by the formation of a sac like structure or ascus which contains haploid ascospores. Some of the ascomycetes play an important role such as yeast which are used in brewing, wine fermentation, and baking.

The ascomycetes also uses as a source of medicinally important compounds such as Penicillium species (the sac fungi that contains an ascocarp) producing antibiotics for treating bacterial diseases, and antibiotics used for the fermenting bread, cheese, and alcoholic beverages.