In the sexual life cycle of fungi, when is genetic variation generated?
A)during karyogamy when nuclei become diploid
B)during plasmogamy when hyphae become heterokaryotic
C)during germination when spores begin to grow
D)during meiosis when spores are formed

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Genetic variation is generated during meiosis when spores are formed. During meiosis, the chromosomes undergo recombination, producing genetically diverse spores that can potentially form new and unique offspring.

In the Sexual Life Cycle of Fungi, When Is Genetic