Question

Which among the following are incorrect about the reproduction in slime moulds?

(a) During favourable conditions, slime moulds form an aggregation called plasmodium which may grow and spread over several feet

(b) Under favourable conditions, slime moulds form fruiting bodies bearing spores at their tips which then get dispersed through air currents

(c) The spores possess true walls that is resistant to adverse conditions

(d) Slime moulds reproduce either by sexual or by asexual reproduction

This question was posed to me during an online exam.

This intriguing question originated from Biological Classification topic in division Biological Classification of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

Right answer is (b) Under favourable conditions, slime moulds form fruiting bodies bearing spores at their tips which then get dispersed through air currents

The best I can explain: Slime moulds can reproduce either sexually or asexually. During favourable conditions they form an aggregation called plasmodium which may grow and spread over several feet.  Under unfavourable conditions, plasmodium differentiates to form fruiting bodies bearing spores at their tips which then get dispersed through air currents. Slime moulds reproduce either sexually or asexually.