Karyogamy is a stage of sexual reproduction in which the nuclei of two cells fuse together to produce a diploid zygote (e.g., the fusion of nuclei in a dikaryotic fungal cell or during the slime mold life cycle).

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Produced by plasmogamy, a dikaryotic cell is one that contains two distinct nuclei.

Dikaryotic Cell

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Microbiology covers the scope and sequence requirements for a single-semester microbiology course for non-majors. The book presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health. The pedagogical features of the text make the material interesting and accessible while maintaining the career-application focus and scientific rigor inherent in the subject matter. Microbiology’s art program enhances students’ understanding of concepts through clear and effective illustrations, diagrams, and photographs.

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