NEET Botany Fungi MCQ Question
In the life cycle of ascomycetes, if the number of ascospores produced per ascus is 8, how many ascospores are produced from 5 ascocarps, each containing 10 asci?
400 ascospores
500 ascospores
800 ascospores
1000 ascospores
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Each ascus produces 8 ascospores. With 10 asci per ascocarp and 5 ascocarps, the total is 5 x 10 x 8 = 400 ascospores.
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