Asked by Cherry Recuero on Jun 07, 2024
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Discuss the sexual and asexual reproduction of Rhizopus , the black bread mold. Include the names of the structures involved.
Rhizopus
A genus of mold fungi that are often found on decaying fruit and bread, known for causing black mold.
Sexual Reproduction
The process by which two organisms produce offspring that inherit genetic materials from both parents, leading to genetic diversity.
Asexual Reproduction
The process by which an organism creates a genetically identical or nearly identical copy of itself without involving the genetic material of another organism.
- Describe the lifecycle and reproduction strategies of Rhizopus, the black bread mold.
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Laura KirgissJun 14, 2024
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Concepts to Consider: Spores grow into a mycelium (haploid), producing sporangia with asexual spores (haploid); hyphae of different mating types come together and form gametangia (haploid); resultant zygospores (diploid) germinate, producing haploid hyphae, which produce sporangia with haploid spores.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the lifecycle and reproduction strategies of Rhizopus, the black bread mold.