In Many Groups of Fungi, Karyogamy and Plasmogamy Are Separated

question 103

Multiple Choice

In many groups of fungi, karyogamy and plasmogamy are separated in time and space. One potential advantage of this arrangement is that:

• A)mating and spore production can occur in different environments.
• B)a diploid nucleus can form immediately.
• C)spores can be produced by meiosis instead of mitosis.
• D)the fungus can easily switch between sexual and asexual reproduction.
• E)the mycelium can grow more rapidly.

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