Question

A nucleus within an ascus undergoes meiosis, producing four haploid spores, which then undergo mitosis, producing eight haploid ascospores. These haploid ascospores contain a maximum of _____ different genetic types. A nucleus within an ascus undergoes meiosis, producing four haploid spores, which then undergo mitosis, producing eight haploid ascospores. These haploid ascospores contain a maximum of _____ different genetic types. one two three four five

Answer 1

Four

Step-by-step explanation:

Meiosis produces 4 daughter cells of different genetic types as a result of crossing over or exchange of genetic material between non-sister chromatids within tetrads. Mitosis on the other hand produces identical daughter cells.

Hence, the haploid ascospores will contain a maximum of 4 different genetic types.