In fungal classification, the 'sac fungi' belong to which phylum?
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Correct answer: Ascomycota
Ascomycota is the largest phylum of fungi, characterized by the production of sexual spores within a microscopic sac-like structure called an ascus. Examples include morels, truffles, and the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
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