Question

During reproduction of fungus through fragmentation, ______

(a) Mycelium separates into pieces which in turn form new one

(b) Germ cells separate into pieces which in turn form new one

(c) Zoospores are formed which further germinates to form new mycelium

(d) Zygospores are formed which further germinates to form new mycelium

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Question is taken from Biological Classification in division Biological Classification of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

Right answer is (a) Mycelium separates into pieces which in turn form new one

The best I can explain: During reproduction of fungus through fragmentation, Mycelium separates into pieces which in turn grow to form new mycelium. Fragmentation is one of the most common modes of asexual reproduction in Basidiomycetes.