Question

The unicellular organism which reproduces by budding is

• A. Spirogyra
• B. Planaria
• C. Yeast
• D. Hydra

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Yeast

The correct option is c.

Explanation for the correct option:

1. Budding is the formation of a new organism as an outgrowth of the parent organism.
2. Yeast is a unicellular fungus that undergoes budding.
3. During this process, a bud appears outside the cell wall.
4. After maturity, the bud separates from the parent cell to form a new daughter cell.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Option a

Spirogyra undergoes fragmentation for the process of reproduction.

Option b and d

Planaria and Hydra show regeneration by which a new organism is developed from the cut part of the parent organism.

Final answer: The unicellular organism which reproduces by budding is yeast.