Assume that two normal hyphal cells of different fungal mating types unite. After a period of time, the cell between these cells will dissolve producing a

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Assume that two normal hyphal cells of different fungal mating types unite. After a period of time, the cell between these cells will dissolve producing a (A) mycelium (B) fruiting body (C) zygote (D) dikaryotic cell, which is also heterokaryotic

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When two hyphal cells of different mating types fuse, they form a dikaryotic cell which is heterokaryotic.

Q. Assume that two normal hyphal cells of different fungal mating types unite. After a period of time, the cell between these cells will dissolve producing a

mycelium

fruiting body

zygote

dikaryotic cell, which is also heterokaryotic

When two hyphal cells of different mating types fuse, they form a dikaryotic cell which is heterokaryotic.