Spore Production in Fungi Is an Important Part of Reproduction

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Multiple Choice

Spore production in fungi is an important part of reproduction. What is the adaptive significance of the protective coat found around fungal spores?

• A)The protective coat inhibits spore growth until other fungi in the area die.
• B)The protective coat keeps the spore viable until environmental conditions allow fungal growth.
• C)The protective coat increases the distance of dispersal from the parental fungus.
• D)The protective coat inhibits fungal growth wherever the spore lands.

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