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Question
In the basidiomycete life cycle, the stage that contains haploid nuclei of two different mating strains and is the dominant stage is called:
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The dikaryotic stage of the basidiomycete life cycle contains haploid nuclei of two different mating strains. This stage results when mycelia of different mating strains combine and produce a secondary mycelium, and it is the dominant stage of the basidiomycete lifecycle.
Hint
The term means 'two nuclei' and represents the prolonged stage between plasmogamy and karyogamy.