In Ascomycetes and Basidiomycetes, an intervening stage occurs where a cell has two nuclei (n + n). This is called:
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Correct answer: Dikaryophase
In higher fungi, plasmogamy is not immediately followed by karyogamy, leading to a dikaryotic stage (two nuclei per cell). This condition is known as the dikaryophase.
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