Biology 12th Edition

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Chapter 22 - Fungi Evolution and Diversity - Assess - Page 408: 3

Answer

b. germinates directly into an organism.

Work Step by Step

When a fungal spore lands on an appropriate food source, it germinates and begins to grow. As an adaptation, fungi usually produce nonmotile, windblown spores during both sexual and asexual reproduction. However, some may be motile. Therefore, a fungal spore b. germinates directly into an organism.
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