Question

Which of the following are the advantages of reproducing using spores? (You may choose more than one option)

• A. Spores do not contain stored food and hence are less likely to be eaten by animals.
• B. Spores are tough and can survive unfavorable conditions such as high temperature and low humidity
• C. Spores are light in weight allowing them to disperse far and wide.
• D. Spores are produced in large quantities increasing the chances of survival

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
B

Spores are tough and can survive unfavorable conditions such as high temperature and low humidity

C

Spores are light in weight allowing them to disperse far and wide.

D

Spores are produced in large quantities increasing the chances of survival

Spore formation generally produces many spores at once. This means there is a good chance that at least one grows into an adult. This increases the survival rate of the organism species.

Spores are coated with a tough protective cyst which enables them to survive harsh conditions. Remember cysts from multiple fission!

Unlike seeds, spores do not contain stored food. Hence, this does serve as the factor for survival. They survive by attaining characteristics which prevent consumption by animal. Some of the characteristics make the spores light making it easy to disperse them by air far and wide. In fact, there are hundreds of spores floating around you in the air.