Asked by Akakhel Zalmai on Jul 25, 2024
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What structure forms when Rhizopus reproduces sexually?
A) an ascocarp
B) a basidium
C) mycorrhizae
D) a zygospore
E) a lichen
Zygospore
Thick-walled resting cell formed during sexual reproduction of zygospore fungi.
Ascocarp
Reproductive structure of the sac fungi (phylum Ascomycota).
Basidium
Clublike structure in which nuclear fusion, meiosis, and basidiospore production occur during sexual reproduction of club fungi.
- Describe the reproductive strategies and structures of different fungi.
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IS
ireabdaly segoviaJul 27, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
When Rhizopus reproduces sexually, it forms a zygospore. This is a round, thick-walled structure that is formed when two gametangia (specialized reproductive structures) of opposite mating types fuse together. The zygospore can survive unfavorable conditions and then germinate to form new individuals when conditions improve.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the reproductive strategies and structures of different fungi.