Random word

On this page you'll find 6 example sentences with Ascus. Discover the meaning, how to use the word correctly in a sentence.

Rare word

Ascus in a sentence

Ascus meaning

A sac-shaped cell present in ascomycete fungi; it is a reproductive cell in which meiosis and an additional cell division produce eight spores.

Synonyms of Ascus

reproductive structure

Using Ascus

  • The main meaning on this page is: A sac-shaped cell present in ascomycete fungi; it is a reproductive cell in which meiosis and an additional cell division produce eight spores.
  • Useful related words include: reproductive structure.
  • In the example corpus, ascus often appears in combinations such as: the ascus.

Context around Ascus

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 24.7 words
  • Position in the sentence: 1 start, 2 middle, 3 end
  • Sentence types: 6 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

reproduction 1× hand 1×

Often after:

fungi 1×

Sentence patterns with Ascus

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

asci or ascus like cells 1× in each ascus 1× inside the ascus like peas 1× into an ascus and do 1× of the ascus the structure 1× other hand ascus fungi have 1× sexual reproduction ascus of hypocrea 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

large masses of 1× meiosis then gives 1× positive effects on 1× sexual reproduction ascus 1× some ascomyceous fungi 1× the nuclei along 1×

Common sentence endings:

benefits to humanity 1× form fruiting bodies 1× form macroscopic structures 1× in a pod 1× in each ascus 1× other fungal phyla 1×

Words around Ascus

Just before it in the word index:

ascsu 6 ascsn 4 ascs 5 ascroft 2 ascription 7 ascribing 24

Just after it in the word index:

ascvd 2 ascwu 2 asd 75 asda 234 asdf 2 asdic 22

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaaaa 8 aage 8 aardvarks 8 abaca 8 abaji 8 abascal 8

Corpus analysis for Ascus

  • In this selection, "ascus" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 24.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, reproduction, hand and fungi stand out and add context to how "ascus" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include asci or ascus like cells and in each ascus. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "ascus" sits close to words such as aaaaa, aage and aardvarks, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with ascus

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Positive effects On the other hand, ascus fungi have brought some important benefits to humanity. (15 words)

Large masses of yeast cells, asci or ascus-like cells, or conidia can also form macroscopic structures. (17 words)

Meiosis then gives rise to four haploid nuclei, usually followed by a further mitotic division that results in eight nuclei in each ascus. (23 words)

Longer example sentences

Sexual reproduction Ascus of Hypocrea virens with eight two-celled Ascospores Sexual reproduction in the Ascomycota leads to the formation of the ascus, the structure that defines this fungal group and distinguishes it from other fungal phyla. (37 words)

The nuclei along with some cytoplasma become enclosed within membranes and a cell wall to give rise to ascospores that are aligned inside the ascus like peas in a pod. (30 words)

Some ascomyceous fungi, such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae, grow as single-celled yeasts, which—during sexual reproduction—develop into an ascus, and do not form fruiting bodies. (26 words)

Example sentences (6)

Sexual reproduction Ascus of Hypocrea virens with eight two-celled Ascospores Sexual reproduction in the Ascomycota leads to the formation of the ascus, the structure that defines this fungal group and distinguishes it from other fungal phyla.

Large masses of yeast cells, asci or ascus-like cells, or conidia can also form macroscopic structures.

Meiosis then gives rise to four haploid nuclei, usually followed by a further mitotic division that results in eight nuclei in each ascus.

Positive effects On the other hand, ascus fungi have brought some important benefits to humanity.

Some ascomyceous fungi, such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae, grow as single-celled yeasts, which—during sexual reproduction—develop into an ascus, and do not form fruiting bodies.

The nuclei along with some cytoplasma become enclosed within membranes and a cell wall to give rise to ascospores that are aligned inside the ascus like peas in a pod.

Common combinations with ascus

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "ascus" in a sentence?
An example: "Sexual reproduction Ascus of Hypocrea virens with eight two-celled Ascospores Sexual reproduction in the Ascomycota leads to the formation of the ascus, the structure that defines this fungal group and distinguishes it from other fungal phyla." This page contains 6 example sentences with the word "ascus" from authentic English texts.
What does "ascus" mean?
Ascus means: A sac-shaped cell present in ascomycete fungi; it is a reproductive cell in which meiosis and an additional cell division produce eight spores.
What are synonyms of "ascus"?
Common synonyms of "ascus" include: reproductive structure.
How many example sentences with "ascus" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 6 example sentences with "ascus", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.