Which statement correctly describes Albugo?

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Which statement correctly describes Albugo?

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It is a parasitic member of Phycomycetes found on mustard. Correct It is a ciliated protozoan found in fresh water. It is a basidiomycete that causes wheat rust. It is a cyanobacterium that fixes nitrogen.

Explanation

Albugo is a member of Phycomycetes and occurs as a parasitic fungus on mustard. Other examples of this fungal class include Mucor and Rhizopus.

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