JAMB Biology 1998 Question 6

Question 6

Viruses, Monera, Protista and Fungi

Use the diagram to answer questions 5 and 6. The special name of the part labelled II is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.gametangium
  2. B.hypha
  3. C.suspensor
  4. D.zygospore.
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Answer: C (suspensor)

Explanation

In Mucor conjugation, the zygospore is held between two curved supporting hyphal branches called suspensors.