How many ascospores are enclosed in the mother cell, the ascus in ascomycetes
A. 2
B. 4
C. 8
D. 10
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
8 ascospores are enclosed in the mother cell and the ascus in ascomycetes.The ascus is a sac-shaped cell present in ascomycete fungi; it is a reproductive cell in which meiosis and an additional cell division produce eight spores.
Ascospore is a sexually-produced spore from the ascus of an Ascomycetes fungus.
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