Which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Fungi produce asexual spores

b. Fungal spores are for asexual or sexual reproduction.

c. Fungal spores are used in identification of fungi

d. Fungi produce sexual spores

e. Fungal spores are highly resistant to heat and chemical agents.

e. Fungal spores are highly resistant to heat and chemical agents.

Explanation:

Fungal spores are one of less resistant spores. Fungal spores can tolerate certain levels of higher temperatures, nutrient limitation and, desiccation but are not as resistant to heat and chemical agents as the endospores of the bacteria are. The asexual spores are fungal are more sensitive to chemical agents and moist heat than their sexual spores. Intermediate levels of fungicides and treatment with moist heat can kill the fungal spores.