In the Life Cycle of a Fungus, the Binucleate Mycelium

question 31

Multiple Choice

In the life cycle of a fungus, the binucleate mycelium becomes

• A) compatible hyphae.
• B) a fruiting body.
• C) a new mycelium.
• D) many spores.

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Definitions:

Integuments

Layers of protective tissues surrounding the ovules of plants, which develop into the seed coat upon fertilization.

Accessory Fruit

A fruit consisting primarily of tissue other than ovary tissue (e.g., apple, pear). Compare with aggregate, simple, and multiple fruits.

Coleoptile

A protective sheath covering the emerging shoot in monocotyledons, such as grasses and cereals.

Embryonic Plant

A stage in plant development where the embryo forms within the seed, eventually growing into a new plant.