In which type of reproduction do offspring form on the surface of the parent? (1 point)
O vegetative reproduction
O budding
O fragmentation
O binary fission
O budding
The correct answer is "budding."
The correct answer is "O budding."
Budding is a type of asexual reproduction in which offspring form on the surface of the parent organism and then eventually separate to become independent organisms. To determine the correct answer, you can eliminate the other options through process of elimination.
Vegetative reproduction refers to the production of new individuals from non-reproductive parts of a plant, such as stems, leaves, or roots. It does not involve offspring forming on the surface of the parent, so we can eliminate this option.
Fragmentation is a form of asexual reproduction in which an organism is split into fragments, and each fragment regenerates into a new individual. While fragmentation does not involve offspring forming on the surface of the parent, it is a valid type of reproduction. However, it is not the correct answer to the given question.
Binary fission is a form of asexual reproduction typically seen in single-celled organisms, where the parent cell divides into two identical daughter cells. Similar to fragmentation, binary fission does not involve offspring forming on the surface of the parent. Therefore, this option can also be ruled out.
By eliminating the options one by one, we are left with the correct answer, "O budding," where offspring actually form on the surface of the parent organism.