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Biology Biological Classification Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 21, 2026

Assume that two normal hyphal cells of different fungal mating types unite. After a period of time, the cell between these cells will dissolve producing a

A
mycelium
B
fruiting body
C
zygote
D
dikaryotic cell, which is also heterokaryotic

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D

When two compatible fungal hyphae fuse (plasmogamy), the nuclei do not immediately fuse. Instead, the cell contains two different nuclei (n + n condition).

This stage is called:

• Dikaryotic (two nuclei per cell)

• Also known as heterokaryotic condition

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