Question

What are spores?

• A. Tiny cells protected by thick walls to survive unfavorable conditions.
• B. Buds formed in long chains.
• C. Outgrowths from parent organism.
• D. New organisms growing from leaflets.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Tiny cells protected by thick walls to survive unfavorable conditions.

• The spores are asexual reproductive bodies.
• Each tiny spore is covered by a hard protective coat to withstand unfavourable conditions such as high temperature and low humidity. So they can survive for a long time.
• Under favourable conditions, a spore germinates and develops into a new individual. Plants such as moss and ferns also reproduce by means of spores.
• Thus, Option "A" is correct.