Which Statement Regarding the Role of Meiosis in Plasmodial Slime

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Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding the role of meiosis in plasmodial slime molds is true?

• A) Meiosis gives rise to the haploid nuclei that accumulate during the vegetative state of the slime mold.
• B) During unfavorable conditions, plasmodial nuclei undergo meiosis before the organism creates a resting structure in the form of an irregular mass of hardened cell-like components.
• C) During unfavorable conditions, plasmodial nuclei undergo meiosis before the sporangia develop on the fruiting structure.
• D) The swarm cells of plasmodial slime molds divide by meiosis to produce haploid gametes.
• E) Nuclei of plasmodial slime mold zygotes divide by meiosis to generate new coenocytic organisms.

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