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Question
In fungal sexual reproduction, which stage involves the fusion of two compatible haploid nuclei to form a single, diploid nucleus?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Karyogamy is the stage in fungal sexual reproduction where the two compatible haploid nuclei within a cell fuse, resulting in a single, diploid nucleus (2N). Plasmogamy is the fusion of cytoplasm, and meiosis is the reductional cell division that follows, while mitosis is nuclear division for growth and asexual reproduction.
Hint
This term refers to the fusion of nuclei.