Fragmentation is a type of reproduction in which a part of the parent forms a new offspring. It is seen in some fungi, planarian and annelid worms. What kind of reproduction is this?

Asexual

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Sexual

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Both A and B

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Neither A nor B

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The correct option is A Asexual
Fragmentation is a kind of asexual reproduction in which a fragment of the parent results into a new offspring. One quick way to identify asexual reproduction is the requirement of just one parent.

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Fragmentation is a type of reproduction in which a part of the parent forms a new offspring. It is seen in some fungi, planarian and annelid worms. What kind of reproduction is this?

The correct option is A AsexualFragmentation is a kind of asexual reproduction in which a fragment of the parent results into a new offspring. One quick way to identify asexual reproduction is the requirement of just one parent.

The correct option is A Asexual
Fragmentation is a kind of asexual reproduction in which a fragment of the parent results into a new offspring. One quick way to identify asexual reproduction is the requirement of just one parent.