Fragmentation


 
 
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Fragmentation

Fragmentation: It is found in algae like spirogyra, fucus. In this process adult organism breaks up into two or more pieces called fragments. Each fragment grows up to become a new plant.

Experiment of Fragmentation: Obtain some pond water. You may see green filamentous structures floating in it. Take some of these structures on a slide. Put a drop of glycerine on them and cover them with a coverslip. Observe under a microscope. The green filamentous structures you see are an alga named Spirogyra, which grows in ponds, ditches and springs.

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Question : 1
Column - IColumn - II
A. BuddingP. Wasps
B. ParthenogenesisQ. Planaria
C. RegenerationR. Hydra
D. FramentationS. Yeast
 T. Ants
Right Option : B
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Question : 2

Filamentous alage that reproduces by fragmentation is ________________

Right Option : A
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Question : 3

Asexual reproduction takes place through fragmentation in ___________________________ .
 

Right Option : A
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