Question

Give an example of conidia.

Answer 1

Conidia:

1. Conidia are the external spores that form via constriction at the terminals or sides of conidiophores, which are unique hyphae.
2. Conidia are the non-motile, asexual spores of certain fungal genera.
3. Conidia, unlike sporangiospores, are not protected by a protective sac.
4. They're haploid cells with the same genetic makeup as their haploid parent.
5. When conditions are appropriate for growth, they develop into a new organism.

Example:

1. Aspergillus is an example of conidia.
2. Conidia is an asexual, non-motile spore of a fungus.