What Is the Primary Advantage of Having Multiple Mating-Type Alleles

question 93

Multiple Choice

What is the primary advantage of having multiple mating-type alleles?

• A)There is an increased probability that two fungi encountering each other will have compatible mating types.
• B)More spores can be produced during sexual reproduction.
• C)More diversity can be achieved through self-fertilization.
• D)There is no need to produce chemical signals to attract a mate.
• E)Fungi can more easily switch between sexual and asexual reproduction.

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