Asked by Keanen Mitchell on Jun 14, 2024
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When the nuclei in a dikaryotic cell fuse, what happens?
A) A haploid zygote is formed.
B) A diploid zygote is formed.
C) A haploid spore is produced.
D) A diploid spore is produced.
E) A haploid gametangium forms.
Dikaryotic Cell
A cell having two separate nuclei, each with one set of chromosomes, often found in the fungal life cycle during sexual reproduction.
Diploid Zygote
A fertilized egg cell that possesses two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent, resulting in a diploid organism.
- Differentiate among the various types and stages of reproduction in fungi.
- Elucidate on the reproductive strategies of fungi, covering both asexual and sexual reproduction.
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HB
Heather BurnsJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Fusion of nuclei in a dikaryotic cell results in the formation of a diploid zygote.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate among the various types and stages of reproduction in fungi.
- Elucidate on the reproductive strategies of fungi, covering both asexual and sexual reproduction.