At which stage in the life cycle of Rhizopus meiosis takes place?
Correct answer: A. Formation of sporangiophore via germination of zygospore.
- A. Formation of sporangiophore via germination of zygospore.
- B. Formation of spores in sporangia
- C. Fusion of two hyphae
- D. Formation of Zygote by fusion of gametangia.
Explanation
In Rhizopus, the zygospore is diploid and undergoes meiosis when it germinates, producing haploid spores in a newly formed sporangium. Fusion of hyphae and gametangia occurs before the diploid zygospore stage, so choosing either fusion option confuses fertilization with meiosis.
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