NEET Solved Paper 2018 Question 42

Question: After karyogamy followed by meiosis, spores are produced exogenously in [NEET - 2018]

Options:

A) Agaricus

B) Alternaria

C) Neurospora

D) Saccharomyces

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

  • In Agaricus (a genus of mushrooms), after karyogamy (fusion of nuclei) followed by meiosis, spores are produced exogenously on specialized structures called basidia. This is characteristic of basidiomycete fungi.