Question

In which type of reproduction do offspring form on the surface of the parent?(1 point)

Responses

fragmentation
fragmentation

binary fission
binary fission

budding
budding

vegetative reproduction

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

budding

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The correct answer is budding.

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

The type of reproduction where offspring form on the surface of the parent is called "budding." To arrive at this answer, you can eliminate the other options through a process of elimination.

1) Fragmentation: Fragmentation refers to the process where an organism breaks into pieces, and each piece grows into a new individual. It does not involve offspring forming on the surface of the parent.

2) Binary fission: Binary fission is a form of reproduction where a single parent organism divides into two equal-sized daughter cells. It does not involve offspring forming on the surface of the parent.

3) Budding: Budding is a type of asexual reproduction where a new organism develops as an outgrowth or bud on the parent organism. The offspring remain attached to the parent until they mature enough to detach and live independently.

4) Vegetative reproduction: Vegetative reproduction involves the growth of new plants from vegetative parts like stems, roots, or leaves. While it can occur on the surface of the parent in some cases, it is a broader category that encompasses various methods, not specific to surface formation.

Based on the above information, the correct answer is "budding" since it specifically involves offspring forming on the surface of the parent organism.