Question

6 multiple choice 1 point
which of the following most accurately describes a zygote?
two shmoos come in contact with each other
two shmoos just fused with each other
the two nuclei from the shmoos have fused
two shmoos are just formed from yeast cells

Explanation:

A zygote is formed when the nuclei of two gametes (in the case of yeast, shmoos act as gametes) fuse. Contact or just fusion of shmoos without nuclear fusion isn't a zygote. Formation of shmoos is prior to zygote formation. So the option about two nuclei from shmoos fusing is correct.

Answer:

C. The two nuclei from the shmoos have fused (assuming the options are labeled A, B, C, D with this as option C; adjust label if needed based on actual option numbering)