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.