Which of the Following Occurs in the Sexual Reproduction Phase

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurs in the sexual reproduction phase of the fungus life cycle?

• A)Hyphae of two different mating types fuse.
• B)Diploid nuclei form, undergo meiosis, and produce haploid spores.
• C)Heterokaryotic cells separate to re-create the original haploid hyphae.
• D)Spores germinate and form a haploid mycelium.

---

Definitions:

Fission

A nuclear reaction or a radioactive decay process in which the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller, lighter nuclei, releasing a significant amount of energy.

Energy Flow

The transfer of energy through a chain of organisms in an ecosystem, from producers to consumers to decomposers.

Ecological Interdependence

The interconnectedness and reliance of species on one another and their environments for survival.