NEET Botany Fungi MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about the sexual reproduction of fungi is correct?
Sexual reproduction in fungi involves plasmogamy, karyogamy, and meiosis.
All fungi produce sexual spores called conidia.
Dikaryotic stages occur in all types of fungi after plasmogamy.
Ascospores are produced exogenously in sac-like structures called asci.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The correct statement is that sexual reproduction in fungi involves three steps: plasmogamy, karyogamy, and meiosis, as outlined in the NCERT context regarding the sexual life cycle of fungi. Option B is incorrect as conidia are asexual spores. Option C is incorrect since dikaryotic stages only occur in some fungi like ascomycetes and basidiomycetes. Option D is incorrect because ascospores are produced endogenously, not exogenously.
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