Spirogyra exhibit a phenomenon similar to sexual reproduction seen in protozoans that is termed as -

Binary Fission

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Multiple fission

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Fragmentation

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Conjugation

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The correct option is D
Conjugation

After repeated rounds of asexual reproduction, to regain the lost vigour of genetic material, certain filamentous forms of algae such as Spirogyra exchange material in a process very similar to sexual reproduction seen in protozoans called conjugation.

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