[Campbell Biology P.715] According to Figure 31.20 and the accompanying text, what is the pl... | Practice Question

According to Figure 31.20 and the accompanying text, what is the ploidy level of the mature basidiocarp mushroom and the basidia lining its gills, respectively?

  • A: Basidiocarp (n), Basidia (n)
  • B: Basidiocarp (2n), Basidia (2n)
  • C: Basidiocarp (n+n), Basidia (n+n)
  • D: Basidiocarp (n+n), Basidia (2n)

Explanation

The key indicates that the basidiocarp is dikaryotic n+n , and the text states that the basidiocarp gills are lined with terminal dikaryotic cells called basidia n+n .