Genetic Variation in Fungi Occurs Through

Question

Genetic variation in fungi occurs through
A)karyogamy.
B)meiosis.
C)plasmogamy.
D)budding.
E)A and B.

Accepted Answer

Genetic variation in fungi occurs through both karyogamy (fusion of nuclei) and meiosis (formation of haploid spores). Plasmogamy (fusion of cytoplasm) also occurs, but alone does not result in genetic variation. Budding is a form of asexual reproduction and does not contribute to genetic variation. Therefore, options A, B, and C are all involved in genetic variation, whereas option D is not.