In the life cycle of Rhizopus diploid spores are produced in:
Correct answer: B. Sexual reproduction only
- A. Asexual reproduction only
- B. Sexual reproduction only
- C. Both in sexual and asexual reproduction
- D. Both in fragmentation and budding
Explanation
Answer is "Sexual reproduction only"Explanation: Somatic body of fungus is haploid and it divides by mitosis to produce asexual spores.Diploid spores are produced in sexual reproduction in the life cycle of Rhizopus.Rhizopus is a heterothallic fungus, which means that it requires two different mating types in order to reproduce sexually.
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