Multiple Choice
Which statement regarding the role of meiosis in plasmodial slime molds is true?
A) Meiosis gives rise to the haploid nuclei that accumulate during the vegetative state of the slime mold.
B) During unfavorable conditions, plasmodial nuclei undergo meiosis before the organism creates a resting structure in the form of an irregular mass of hardened cell-like components.
C) During unfavorable conditions, plasmodial nuclei undergo meiosis before the sporangia develop on the fruiting structure.
D) The swarm cells of plasmodial slime molds divide by meiosis to produce haploid gametes.
E) Nuclei of plasmodial slime mold zygotes divide by meiosis to generate new coenocytic organisms.
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