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What is apical branching in fungal hyphae?
What is apical branching in fungal hyphae?
What triggers apical branching?
What triggers apical branching?
Which statement accurately describes lateral branching of fungal hyphae?
Which statement accurately describes lateral branching of fungal hyphae?
What occurs to the hyphal tip during apical branching?
What occurs to the hyphal tip during apical branching?
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Where do new branches emerge during lateral branching?
Where do new branches emerge during lateral branching?
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Study Notes
Hyphal Branching
- Fungal hyphae exhibit two main types of branching: apical and lateral.
Apical Branching
- Apical branching involves the growth of a new branch directly from the tip of a hypha.
- This process is triggered by an unusual buildup of exocytic vesicles at the hyphal tip.
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Explore the fascinating process of hyphal branching in fungi. This quiz covers the two main types of branching: apical and lateral, with a focus on the mechanisms behind apical branching. Test your understanding of these vital biological processes.