Asked by Mason Miller on Jun 02, 2024
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The two nuclei in the dikaryotic state are ____.
A) diploid and from the same parent
B) diploid and from different parents
C) haploid and from the same parent
D) haploid and from different parents
E) one diploid and one haploid from different parents
Dikaryotic State
A phase in the life cycle of fungi characterized by two genetically distinct nuclei sharing the same cell.
Haploid
A cell or nucleus having a single set of unpaired chromosomes, typical of gametes in sexually reproducing organisms.
Different Parents
Refers to offspring produced through sexual reproduction, inheriting genetic material from two distinct parents.
- Distinguish between the diverse reproductive phases and categories found in fungi.
Verified Answer
ZK
Zybrea KnightJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
In the dikaryotic state, the two nuclei are haploid and are from different parents. This is because dikaryotic cells are formed after the fusion of two haploid cells, each of which contributes one nucleus.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between the diverse reproductive phases and categories found in fungi.