What specific part of the cell/structure allows the mucus secretions to be thick and viscous rather than fluid? be specific and describe the step by step mechanism

Why is it important to reduce the number of chromosomes in half when forming gametes for sexual reproduction?

How are the reproductive cycles of a fungus and a pteridophyte similar? a)both organisms form fruiting bodies that produce diploid seeds. b)both organisms produce haploid spores and exhibit diploid and haploid stages. c)both organisms reproduce sexually when two haploid hyphae fuse. d)both organisms exhibit a diploid stage and are only able to reproduce asexually.

What are the pros and cons of quadrat sampling?