Heterokaryotic hyphae/cell contains:

Correct answer: B. Two nuclei of different types

  • A. Two nuclei of same types
  • B. Two nuclei of different types
  • C. Many nuclei of same types
  • D. Many nuclei of different types

Explanation

Option a) Two nuclei of the same types: Not typical of heterokaryotic hyphae/cells. Option b) Two nuclei of different types: Correct! Heterokaryotic hyphae/cells contain two or more genetically distinct nuclei. Option c) Many nuclei of the same types: Typical of dikaryotic states in some fungi, not heterokaryotic hyphae/cells. Option d) Many nuclei of different types: Not typical of heterokaryotic hyphae/cells. Answer is "Two nuclei of different types"Explanation: Heterokaryotic hyphae/cells also called dikaryotic hyphae/cells contain two nuclei of different genetic types or mating types.

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