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For Mucor zygospore is...

For Mucor zygospore is

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Haploid

B

Thick-wall resting spore

C

Asexual spore

D

Spore that germinates to form zoospores .

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Organism**: The question pertains to Mucor, which is a member of the group known as phycomycetes, commonly referred to as lower fungi or algal fungi. 2. **Understand Zygospore Formation**: The zygospore is a type of sexual spore produced during sexual reproduction in Mucor. This occurs when two specialized structures called zygophores come into contact. 3. **Zygophore Characteristics**: Zygophores are the mycelium structures that contain gametangia. There are two types of zygophores: one is of the positive strain (plus) and the other is of the negative strain (minus). 4. **Formation of Gametangia**: When the plus and minus zygophores meet, they form swollen regions known as gametangia. These gametangia are separated from the rest of the hyphae by a structure called the suspensor. 5. **Fusion of Protoplasts**: The protoplasts (the living part of the cell) of the gametangia from both the plus and minus strains fuse together. This fusion results in the formation of a zygote. 6. **Development of Zygospore**: Following the formation of the zygote, it develops into a zygospore. The zygospore is characterized as a thick-walled resting spore, which is typically dark brown or black and rounded in shape. 7. **Nature of the Zygospore**: Since the zygospore is formed post-fertilization and is a result of the fusion of two gametangia, it is not haploid. It is a sexual spore, which distinguishes it from asexual spores. 8. **Conclusion**: Based on the characteristics and formation process, the zygospore in Mucor is a thick-walled resting sexual spore. ### Final Answer: The zygospore for Mucor is a thick-walled resting sexual spore. ---
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