Question

Match the Column I with Column II:

Column I	Column II
A. Pencillium	(i) Bulbils
B. Water hyacinth	(ii) Gemmules
C. Bryophyllum	(iii) Offset
D. Agave	(iv) Leaf buds
E. Sponges	(v) Conidia

• A. A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii, E-v
• B. A-v , B-iii, C-iv, D-i, E-ii
• C. A-ii, B-iii , C-v , D-iv, E-i
• D. A- v, B-iv, C-iii, D-ii, E-i

Answer 1

The correct option is B A-v , B-iii, C-iv, D-i, E-ii

• Pencillium undergoes asexual reproduction with the help of conidia (specialised mycelium).
• Water hyacinth (Eichhornia) is the example of offset. This is a sub aerial modification of the stem. It is like a runner but the internodes are thick and short.
• Bryophyllum can be propagated vegetatively with the help of leaf buds.
• Agave (Century plant ) forms asexual buds called bulbils which helps in vegetative propagation.
• Sponges during unfavourable conditions form internal buds called gemmules.