Question : Differentiate between Homothallism and heterothallism.

1.	Question : Differentiate between Homothallism and heterothallism.
Answer» SOLUTION :Homothallism refers to a condition where hyphae are genetically COMPATIBLE and therefore forming ZYGOSPORES from two branches of the same mycelium. Whereas, heterothallism refers to a condition where two complementary mating types are needed for sexual reproduction. In other words, homothallic SPECIES PRODUCE zygospores independently, whereas heterothallic speciesrequire the presence of opposite mating types.

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