Fungi Reproduction exam Flashcards

The fusion of the cytoplasm of two fungal cells without the fusion of nuclei.

The fusion of two haploid nuclei to form a diploid zygote.

A fungal cell that contains two genetically distinct haploid nuclei.

Structures produced by fungi to generate and release spores.

A spore-producing structure formed by zygomycetes after plasmogamy.

Chemical signals used by fungi to communicate mating types.

The fruiting body of Basidiomycota fungi, commonly known as a mushroom.

Flagellated spores produced by chytrids.

The fruiting body of Ascomycota fungi.

A fungal cell with two or more genetically distinct nuclei.

Haploid spores produced within asci by Ascomycota fungi.

Basidiomycota produce basidiocarps, while Ascomycota produce ascocarps.

Fungi that reproduce only asexually.

It is the only diploid stage in most fungi, leading to the formation of spore-producing structures.

A stalk-like structure that produces spores asexually in zygomycetes.

Asexual spores that can also participate in sexual reproduction.

A life cycle involving both multicellular sporophyte and gametophyte stages, seen in chytrids.

Spore-producing cells found on the underside of basidiocarps.

The thread-like structures that make up the mycelium of a fungus.

The main fungal body responsible for nutrient absorption.

Sac-like structures in Ascomycota that produce ascospores.

Their flagellated spores and alternation of generations.

A structure that produces and releases spores in fungi.

Spore production, either sexually or asexually.

A group of fungi that form zygosporangia during sexual reproduction.

They form the basidiocarp and contain two distinct haploid nuclei.

Sexual and asexual reproduction.

Spores produced by basidia in Basidiomycota fungi.