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Which one single organism or the pair of organisms is correctly assigned to its or their named taxonomic group?

  1. A
    Nostoc and Anabaena are examples of protista
  2. B
    Paramecium and Plasmodium belong to the same kingdom as that of Penicillium
  3. C
    Lichen is a composite organism formed from the symbiotic association of an algae and a protozoan
  4. D
    Yeast used in making bread and beer is a fungus

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

1. Correct: Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) is a unicellular fungus.2. Nostoc and Anabaena are Monerans (Cyanobacteria).3. Paramecium and Plasmodium are Protists, whereas Penicillium is a Fungus.4. Lichens involve Algae (or Cyanobacteria) and Fungi, not protozoans.

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Which one single organism or the pair of organisms is correctly assigned to its or their named taxonomic group?
A
Nostoc and Anabaena are examples of protista
B
Paramecium and Plasmodium belong to the same kingdom as that of Penicillium
C
Lichen is a composite organism formed from the symbiotic association of an algae and a protozoan
D
Yeast used in making bread and beer is a fungus

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