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Question
A fungus has branched, septate mycelium, generally lacks asexual spores and forms four spores externally after karyogamy and meiosis in a specialised structure. Which statement is correct?
Explanation
The features identify a Basidiomycete. Karyogamy and meiosis occur in the basidium, generally producing four basidiospores externally. The basidia are arranged in fruiting bodies called basidiocarps.
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