Question

In Spirogyra, asexual reproduction takes place by 

(a) breaking up of filaments into smaller bits 

(b) division of a cell into two cells 

(c) division of a cell into many cells 

(d) formation of young cells from older cells

Answer 1

The answer is (a) breaking up of filaments into smaller bits.

• Spirogyra reproduce by fragmentation. 
• Spirogyra simply breaks up into smaller pieces upon maturation. 
• These pieces or fragments grow into new individuals