Question

The edible part of the mushroom that we consume is technically formed during the

• A. dikaryotic phase
• B. reproductive phase
• C. assimilative phase
• D. monokaryotic hyphae

Answer 1

The correct option is B reproductive phase

The edible part of mushroom is the basidiocarp or the fruiting body of the fungus in which the basidiospores are formed. This is a part of the reproductive phase in the lifecycle of the fungus.

Dikaryotic phase is also a part of the reproductive phase. Basidia is formed when the dikaryons undergo mitosis.