Without karyogamy, a fungus would not be able to
A) merge cytoplasmic contents of two hyphal cells.
B) form motile sperm or egg cells.
C) reproduce.
D) make spores.
E) create diploid nuclei.

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Karyogamy is the process of fusion of the nuclei of two cells, as part of sexual reproduction, leading to the formation of a diploid nucleus. Without karyogamy, a fungus would not be able to create diploid nuclei, which is essential for the sexual reproduction cycle.

Without Karyogamy, a Fungus Would Not Be Able to