Which of the following is $NOT$ a method of sexual reproduction in fungi?

Consider the following statements:
$(a)$ $R_2SiO$ is the repeating unit of linear silicones.
$(b)$ $RSiCl_3$ on hydrolysis followed by dehydration gives linear silicones.
$(c)$ Silicones can be used as heat insulators.
$(d)$ Silica is soluble in $HF$.
The correct statement$(s)$ is/are:

Boric acid is an acid because its molecule

Who among the following is known as the 'Father of Taxonomy'?

For the reaction sequence given below, the correct statement$(s)$ is$(are)$
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$(A) \ P$ is optically active.
$(B) \ S$ gives Bayer's test.
$(C) \ Q$ gives effervescence with aq. $NaHCO _3$.
$(D) \ R$ is an alkyne.

If $f(0)=0, f(1)=1, f(2)=2$ and $f(x)=f(x-2)+f(x-3)$ for $x=3, 4, 5, \ldots$, then $f(9)$ is equal to