Question

Which of the following is the correct sequence of the sexual cycle in higher fungi?

• A. Karyogamy – Plasmogamy – Meiosis
• B. Plasmogamy – Karyogamy – Meiosis
• C. Meiosis – Plasmogamy – Karyogamy
• D. Meiosis – Karyogamy – Plasmogamy

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Plasmogamy – Karyogamy – Meiosis

The sexual cycle in fungi involves the following three steps:
(i) Fusion of protoplasms between two motile or non-motile gametes called plasmogamy.
(ii) Fusion of two nuclei called karyogamy.
(iii) Meiosis in zygote resulting in haploid spores.