Asked by Melody Ghorbani on Jun 03, 2024
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Fungi that lack septa are called:
A) coenocytic.
B) unicellular.
C) ascomycete.
D) monokaryotic.
E) sporophyllous.
Coenocytic
Refers to a cellular structure containing multiple nuclei within a shared cytoplasm, typically found in some fungi and algae.
Ascomycete
Member of a phylum of fungi characterized by the production of nonmotile asexual conidia and sexual ascospores.
- Acquire an understanding of the essential architecture and utility of components in fungi, including spores, hyphae, and mycelium.
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Tyeesha HerndonJun 06, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Coenocytic fungi are characterized by their lack of septa, meaning their hyphae are not divided into individual cells, allowing for a continuous cytoplasmic mass with multiple nuclei.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire an understanding of the essential architecture and utility of components in fungi, including spores, hyphae, and mycelium.