Asked by sandi eskew on May 26, 2024
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Hyphae that contain two genetically distinct, sexually compatible nuclei within each cell are described as:
A) twins.
B) couplets.
C) dikaryotic.
D) polykaryotic.
E) double hyphae.
Dikaryotic
Condition of having two nuclei per cell (i.e., n + n), characteristic of certain fungal hyphae. Compare with monokaryotic.
Polykaryotic
A cellular condition in which an organism has multiple nuclei within a single cell membrane.
- Elucidate on how fungi reproduce through sexual and asexual means, and recognize the importance of dikaryotic cells in their reproductive cycle.
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MH
Melissa HockingJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Dikaryotic hyphae are characterized by having two genetically distinct nuclei in each cell, which is a common feature in the sexual reproduction phase of many fungi.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate on how fungi reproduce through sexual and asexual means, and recognize the importance of dikaryotic cells in their reproductive cycle.