The life cycle of a zygomycete differs markedly from that of animals because in this fungus,____.
A) a sexual stage is absent
B) mitosis occurs in the haploid growth stage
C) there is no fusion of nuclei
D) mitosis occurs to produce the haploid reproductive cells
E) a diploid stage is absent

Question

The life cycle of a zygomycete differs markedly from that of animals because in this fungus,____.  
A) a sexual stage is absent
B) mitosis occurs in the haploid growth stage
C) there is no fusion of nuclei
D) mitosis occurs to produce the haploid reproductive cells
E) a diploid stage is absent

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In zygomycetes, mitosis occurs during the haploid stage, which is a key difference from animals where mitosis typically occurs in the diploid stage.

The Life Cycle of a Zygomycete Differs Markedly from That