Question

Zoospores are

• A. motile, asexual spores found in fungi and algae
• B. motile, sexual spores found in fungi and algae
• C. non-motile, asexual spores found in fungi and algae
• D. non-motile, sexual spores found in fungi and algae

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Asexual motile spores that swim by flagella present in fungi and algae are called zoospores. Opisthokont is a type of zoospore which has posterior whiplash flagella. Anisokont is a type of zoospore having two whiplash flagella which are unequal in length. Heterokont is a type of zoospore having whiplash as well tinsel type flagella.