Question

The table given below shows a list of organisms and their methods of reproduction. What do P, Q and R represent?
$\begin{array}{cc}Organism& Methodofreproduction\\ \text{Ferns}& \text{P}\\ \text{Planaria}& \text{Q}\\ \text{Hydra}& \text{R}\end{array}$

• A. P – Fission, Q – Budding, R – Regeneration
• B. P – Spore formation, Q – Regeneration, R – Budding
• C. P – Binary fission, Q – Spore formation, R - Regeneration
• D. P – Vegetative propagation, Q – Regeneration, R – Budding

Answer 1

The correct option is B P – Spore formation, Q – Regeneration, R – Budding


(1) Spore formation is a method of asexual reproduction. Plants like ferns, moss, fungi reproduce by this method. Spores are unicellular reproductive bodies present in sac called sporangia. When spores fall on a suitable ground, they germinate and develop new individuals.
(2) Planaria can be cut into pieces, and each piece can regenerate into a complete organism.
(3) Hydra reproduces by the formation of buds. These buds can stay attached to the parent or can detach to exist as a separate organism.