Question

What do you mean by Plasmogamy and Karyogamy?

Answer 1

Plasmogamy:

1. The phase of sexual reproduction of fungi is known as plasmogamy.
2. During plasmogamy, the fusion of the protoplasts of two parent cells occurs.
3. No fusion of nuclei occurs during plasmogamy.

Karyogamy:

1. The phase of sexual reproduction in fungi is known as karyogamy.
2. During karyogamy, the fusion of the nuclei of two parent cells occurs.
3. Karyogamy produces a cell containing a diploid nucleus.