Q.6

Question

The wall dividing individual cells in a fungal filament is called a 

a. thallus 

b. hypha 

c. mycelium 

d. septum 

Step-by-Step Solution

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Answer

The correct answer is (d) septum 

The wall dividing individual cells in a fungal filament is called a septum .

1Step1. Introduction

The filaments in fungi are called hyphae. Each hypha consists of one or more cells surrounded by a tubular cell wall. A mass of hyphae make up the body of a fungus, which is called a mycelium (plural, mycelia). The hyphae of most fungi are divided into cells by internal walls called septa (singular, septum). 

2Step2. Explanation of the correct answer

d. septum 

Septa cell wall division between hyphae.

Hypha consists of one or more cells surrounded by a tubular cell wall. In most fungi, hyphae are divided into cells by internal walls called "septa" (singular septum).  

3Step3. Explanation for Incorrect Options

a. thallus 

Thallus is the vegetative body of a fungus. Hence it is not correct option. 


b. hypha 

Hypha :- fungal filament composed of one or more cells. Hence it is not correct option. 


c. mycelium

Mycelium is the mass of fungal hyphae. Hence it is not correct option.