Correct option is B
In fungal taxonomy,
phylogenetic relationships are determined based on
molecular data, especially
ribosomal RNA gene sequences and other conserved protein-coding genes. These analyses have clarified the
evolutionary history of major fungal groups.
�� Why (b) Ascomycota – Basidiomycota is the Correct Answer:
·
Ascomycota and
Basidiomycota are the
two largest phyla of the
Kingdom Fungi.
· Together, they form a
monophyletic clade called the
Dikarya, characterized by the presence of a
dikaryotic stage (n+n) in their life cycles.
· Phylogenetic analyses strongly support a
sister group relationship between Ascomycota and Basidiomycota, meaning they:
· Share a
recent common ancestor.
· Are
each other’s closest relatives among fungi.