Asexual Reproduction
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Fragmentation is common in which group displaying rapid clonal propagation?
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Solution
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Spirogyra
- Fragmentation: A form of asexual reproduction where the body of an organism breaks into two or more parts, and each part grows into a new individual.
- Spirogyra: A filamentous green algae. Under favorable conditions, the filament breaks into small fragments, and each fragment undergoes mitosis to form a new full filament.
- Hydra: Typically reproduces by budding.
- Planaria: Known for its extreme power of regeneration after being cut.
- Bryophyllum: Reproduces vegetatively via adventitious buds on its leaf margins.
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About This Question
- Subject
- biology
- Chapter
- reproduction
- Topic
- asexual reproduction
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Year
- 2025
Solution
Correct Answer:
Spirogyra
- Fragmentation: A form of asexual reproduction where the body of an organism breaks into two or more parts, and each part grows into a new individual.
- Spirogyra: A filamentous green algae. Under favorable conditions, the filament breaks into small fragments, and each fragment undergoes mitosis to form a new full filament.
- Hydra: Typically reproduces by budding.
- Planaria: Known for its extreme power of regeneration after being cut.
- Bryophyllum: Reproduces vegetatively via adventitious buds on its leaf margins.
This medium difficulty biology question is from the chapter reproduction, covering the topic of asexual reproduction. It appeared in the 2025 exam.
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