Question

What is a dikaryotic cell?

Answer 1

Dikaryotic cell:-

1. A cell which contains two nuclei is called a dikaryotic cell (di- 2; karyon- nucleus).
2. Such a stage is found in some groups of fungi such as ascomycetes and basidiomycetes.
3. A dikaryotic cell is formed when two cells fuse together leaving the nuclei non-fused such that, these nuclei share a common single cytoplasm.
4. Dikaryotic cells are usually formed during sexual reproduction in some fungi.