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Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes the mating process in terrestrial fungi?
A
Terrestrial fungi undergo sexual reproduction through the fusion of hyphae from different mating types.
B
Terrestrial fungi reproduce by budding, similar to yeast.
C
Terrestrial fungi reproduce asexually through binary fission.
D
Terrestrial fungi reproduce by forming spores that are genetically identical to the parent.
Verified step by step guidance
1
Understand that terrestrial fungi can reproduce both sexually and asexually, but the question focuses on the sexual reproduction process.
Recognize that in sexual reproduction, fungi typically involve the fusion of specialized structures. In terrestrial fungi, this involves the fusion of hyphae.
Identify that hyphae are the thread-like structures that make up the mycelium of a fungus. Different mating types of hyphae must come together for sexual reproduction.
Note that the fusion of hyphae from different mating types leads to the formation of a new organism with genetic material from both parent fungi, which is a key characteristic of sexual reproduction.
Conclude that the statement 'Terrestrial fungi undergo sexual reproduction through the fusion of hyphae from different mating types' best describes the mating process in terrestrial fungi.