Asexual Reproduction

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Asexual Reproduction: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Asexual Reproduction, Binary Fission, Clone & Encystation etc.

Important Questions on Asexual Reproduction

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The phenomenon of asexual reproduction that mimics sexual reproduction by formation of seed without fertilization is called

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Asexual reproduction mode of seed formation is called:

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The “walking” fern is so named because

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Sporulation is a type of asexual reproduction.

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Define sporulation.

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Define encystation.

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Sporulation is a type of asexual reproduction pattern exhibited by Amoeba.

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Hydra reproduces by the Budding process.

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Which of the following organism/s show/s multiple fission?

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Which one of the following does NOT represent asexual reproduction?

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Which group of lichens do NOT produce spores?

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Fill in the blank with the correct option from the bracket.

The plant part used for vegetative propagation is called  _____. (corolla, gynoecium, propagule, clones)

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Name the vegetative propagule in the Banana. (Rhizome/Tuber)

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Name the vegetative propagule in the Water hyacinth. Is it tuber or offset?

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 In Penicillium, the asexual reproduction takes place by

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Match the following lists:

List - I List - II
A. Binary fission I. Unfavourable condition
B. Multiple fission II. Nuclear reorganisation
C. Sexual reproduction III. Favourable condition
D. Conjugation IV. Genetic recombination

The correct match is

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Amoeba reproduces by binary fission. Similarly,

Aspergillus reproduces by

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Amoeba reproduces by binary fission. Similarly,

(i) Sponge reproduces by

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Name the type of reproduction, i.e asexual or sexual by which single-celled organisms(like bacteria) divide.

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The most common microscopic motile asexual reproductive structures present in the members of the kingdom fungi and simple plants such as algae are _______.