Biology · Kingdom Fungi
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An Ascus develops:
- A
2-Ascospores
- B
4-Ascospores
- C
6-Ascospores
- D
8-Ascospores
Typically, a single ascus will contain eight ascospores which are produced by meiosis followed by a mitotic division.
This is incorrect. An ascus does not typically develop just two ascospores.
This is incorrect. While some fungi may sometimes produce four ascospores, the typical number is not four.
This is incorrect. Six ascospores are not commonly produced in a single ascus.
This is correct. A typical ascus undergoes karyogamy, meiosis, and an additional mitotic division to produce eight ascospores.
Tagged under Biology · Kingdom Fungi · 2014