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A branched, septate fungus produces conidia externally and belongs to the class commonly called sac fungi. Which useful organism could fit this description?

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Penicillium is an Ascomycete, or sac fungus, and is a source of antibiotics. Ascomycetes possess branched, septate mycelium and commonly produce conidia externally on conidiophores.

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