Question

Most fungi are able to reproduce both asexually and sexually. Describe when asexual reproduction occurs and when sexual reproduction occurs

Answer 1

Answer:

Fungi can reproduce both sexually and asexually. They are spore producing organisms like mushrooms, molds, and yeast.

Asexual reproduction: Fungi can reproduce asexually by the genetically similar spores which is reproductive cell and by the mycelia pieces. It is a most common method and spreading more fungus than sexual reproduction.

In this reproduction sporogenesis starts with the reproductive hyphae known as sporangiophores. Sporangia structure occurs at the end of the sporangiophore. In the sporangia, spores is present.

Sexual reproduction: Via meiosis sexual reproduction occurs in fungus. In this process fungal gamete's fusion occur for the formation of zygospores.

In fungi lifecycle spores are dispersed by the help of wind, water and other organisms.

Answer 2

When there is a good food supply and lots of moisture, fungi reproduce asexually. When conditions are not ideal, fungi reproduce sexually.

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