MPTET Biology Exam - 24-03-2025

1. Asexual spores are produced in which of the following?
A. Clistothecia
B. Perithecia
C. Apothecia
D. Pycnidia
Answer: D. Pycnidia

2. Fungi that only have asexual stages are classified in which group?
A. Deuteromycotina
B. Zygomycotina
C. Ascomycotina
D. Basidiomycotina
Answer: A. Deuteromycotina

3. DNA replication occurs during which of the following?
A. Mitosis
B. Meiosis
C. Genogenesis
D. None of the above
Answer: A. Mitosis

4. Which of the following is considered the smallest microorganism?
A. Fungi
B. Bacteria
C. Algae
D. Mycoplasma
Answer: D. Mycoplasma

5. Gene exchange (crossing over) occurs during which of the following?
A. Haploid
B. Synaptonemal complex
C. Anaphase
D. Diploid
Answer: B. Synaptonemal complex