Neurospora is widely utilized as an indispensable experimental organism in biological sciences. What is its primary scientific application and taxonomic classification?

A
Manufacture of commercial bio-fertilizers; classified under Phycomycetes
B
Extensive use in biochemical and genetic research; classified under Ascomycetes
C
Production of commercial antibiotics; classified under Deuteromycetes
D
Large-scale extraction of photosynthetic pigments; classified under Basidiomycetes

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Correct answer · Option B

Extensive use in biochemical and genetic research; classified under Ascomycetes

Neurospora belongs to Ascomycetes and is used extensively in biochemical and genetic work.