Reproduce sexually via zygospores?
A. Ascomycota
B. Basidiomycota
C. Zygomycota
Zygospores
Zygospores are the sexual spores of Zygomycetes. Zygospores are produced when two opposing mating strains fuse and share genetic material. The diploid zygospore thus formed remain dormant and is protected by a thick coat. When favourable environmental conditions are attained zygospores undergo meiosis and produce haploid spores . These spores generate new individuals.
Other options are wrong. Ascospores are the sexual spores of ascomycota which are produced in ascus. There are about 8 ascospores per ascus. Basidiospores are the sexual spores present in basidiomycota. The spores are produced inside club shaped basidia.
* ZYGOSPORES ARE CHARACTERISTIC OF ZYGOMYCOTA
Option C is the answer.
ZYGOMYCOTA
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