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MIC 121 Characteristics and Structure of Fungi Objective Question
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Which of the following accurately distinguishes between septate and aseptate (coenocytic) hyphae?
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A Septate hyphae are continuous tubes with many nuclei, while aseptate hyphae have cross walls.
B Septate hyphae are found in Zygomycota, while aseptate hyphae are found in Ascomycota.
C Septate hyphae are divided into compartments by cross walls, while aseptate hyphae are continuous tubes with many nuclei.
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D Aseptate hyphae are always motile, whereas septate hyphae are non-motile.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Septate hyphae are divided into compartments by cross walls (septa), whereas aseptate (coenocytic) hyphae are continuous tubes with many nuclei in shared cytoplasm (Page 10).

Hint

Look for the presence or absence of internal divisions within the hyphae.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Characteristics and Structure of Fungi
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 217 of 984
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