A fungus is initially classified among imperfect fungi because only its vegetative mycelium and conidia are known. Its s

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A fungus is initially classified among imperfect fungi because only its vegetative mycelium and conidia are known. Its sexual stage is later found to produce ascospores. What should happen?

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It should remain permanently in Deuteromycetes. It should be transferred to Ascomycetes. Correct It should be transferred to Phycomycetes. It should be placed in Kingdom Protista.

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Deuteromycetes contain fungi whose sexual stages are unknown. When the sexual stage is discovered, the fungus is transferred to the appropriate class. The production of ascospores identifies it as an Ascomycete.

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