[Campbell Biology P.713] Based on the provided information and Figure 31.18, which statement... | Practice Question

Based on the provided information and Figure 31.18, which statement correctly describes a difference between conidia and ascospores in Neurospora crassa?

  • A: Conidia are produced sexually, while ascospores are produced asexually.
  • B: Conidia are diploid, while ascospores are haploid.
  • C: Conidia are formed externally on conidiophores, whereas ascospores are formed internally within asci.
  • D: Conidia are typically eight in number, while ascospores vary.

Explanation

The text states that conidia are produced 'externally at the tips of specialized hyphae called conidiophores'. In contrast, the diagram and text show ascospores forming 'within each ascus' after meiosis and mitosis.