Chapter 12, Problem 11CT

Summary Introduction

To answer:

Fungi tend to reproduce sexually when nutrients are limited or other conditions are unfavorable, but they reproduce asexually when conditions are more ideal. Why is this successful strategy?

Introduction:

Fungi may reproduce sexually or asexually. Asexually fungi can reproduce through by fragmentation, budding, or produce spores. Sexually they can reproduce through homothallic or heterothallic mycelia. Spores were produced in both sexual and asexual reproduction. Spores will help the fungi for distribution and colonization into a new environment.