On germination, each zygospore of Spirogyra produces
A
Four plants
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B
Three plants
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C
Two plants
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D
One plant
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Solution
The correct option is D One plant
For germination, the zygospore nucleus divides meiotically and out of four daughter nuclei formed, three disintegrate, leaving only one haploid nucleus.
The outer coat bursts and the zygospore germinates and forms a new filament. Hence, On germination, each zygospore of Spirogyra produces One plant.