Question

    The sexual, thick-walled resting spore in rust fungi is

    called:
    A Uredospore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Teliospore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Basidiospore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Aeciospore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Conidiospore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Teliospores are overwintering spores that germinate to produce basidiospores (option c). Uredospores (a) are asexual, repeating spores.

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