These statements compare and contrast ascomycota and basidiomycota. i. some species in both groups can cause plant diseases. ii. species from both groups can be used in making bread rise. iii. all species in both groups can be used as food. iv. ascomycota produce spores in a sac-like structure; basidiomycota produce spores in a club-shaped structure. which of the statements are true?

The answer is i. and iv.

The similarity between Ascomycota and Basidiomycota is that in both groups are some species that cause plant diseases. The example of  Ascomycota is Ophiostoma ulmi causing Dutch elm disease and the example of Basidiomycota is Ustilago causing corn and wheat disease.

The difference between Ascomycota and Basidiomycota is thaAscomycotata produce spores in a sac-like structure while Basidiomycota produce spores in a club-shaped structure

Ithink that b is correct but just in case wait to see if someone else answers

Cotton was the very first