Question

What is the dolipore septum?

Answer 1

Dolipore septum:

1. Dolipore septa are specialized dividing walls between cells (septa) found in almost all species of fungi in the phylum Basidiomycota.
2. This structure allows cytoplasm and tiny organelles to pass through, but nuclei movement is restricted to variable degrees.
3. They have a barrel-shaped swelling around their central hole, unlike most fungal septa.
4. Specialized membranes known as "parenthesomes" are usually seen at each end of this structure.