Asked by Margie Hammon on Jun 12, 2024
Verified
The primary mycelium of basidiomycetes is dikaryotic.
Primary Mycelium
A mycelium in which the cells are monokaryotic and haploid; a mycelium that grows from either an ascospore or a basidiospore. Compare with secondary mycelium.
Basidiomycetes
A class of fungi characterized by producing spores on club-shaped structures called basidia, including mushrooms, toadstools, and puffballs.
Dikaryotic
Describing a fungal cell or mycelium with two genetically distinct nuclei per cell, typically found in the life cycle of fungi.
- Understand the basic structure and function of fungal mycelium and its variation across different fungal groups.
Verified Answer
JS
Jackie SchmidtJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
The primary mycelium of basidiomycetes is monokaryotic, consisting of cells with a single nucleus. It becomes dikaryotic in the secondary mycelium after two compatible monokaryotic mycelia fuse.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the basic structure and function of fungal mycelium and its variation across different fungal groups.