Question
Biology Question on biological classification
With respect to the fungal sexual cycle, choose the correct sequence of events.
A
Karyogamy, plasmogamy and meiosis
B
Meiosis, plasmogamy and karyogamy
C
Plasmogamy, karyogamy and meiosis
D
Meiosis, karyogamy and plasmogamy
Answer
Plasmogamy, karyogamy and meiosis
Explanation
Solution
In fungi, sexual reproduction involves the formation and union of two gametes or their nuclei. In fungi, fusion involves the union of cytoplasms as well as nuclei. The former is called plasmogamy while the latter is called karyogamy, In higher fungi, karyogamy is delayed and occurs just before meiosis.