In which form of reproduction will pieces of the parent develop into in identical copies of the parent
A. Binary fission
B. Vegetative reproductive
C. Budding
D. Fragmentation
D. Fragmentation
The correct answer is B. Vegetative reproduction.
To get the answer to this question, we need to understand the process of each form of reproduction mentioned.
A. Binary fission: Binary fission is a form of asexual reproduction found in single-celled organisms, where the parent cell splits into two identical daughter cells.
B. Vegetative reproduction: Vegetative reproduction is a form of asexual reproduction in plants, where new individuals develop from the vegetative parts (such as roots, stems, and leaves) of a parent plant. These new individuals are genetically identical to the parent.
C. Budding: Budding is a form of asexual reproduction found in organisms such as yeast and hydra, where a small outgrowth or bud develops on the parent organism. Over time, the bud grows and eventually detaches from the parent, becoming an independent individual.
D. Fragmentation: Fragmentation is a form of asexual reproduction where an organism breaks into fragments, and each fragment can develop into a complete individual. This form of reproduction is common in organisms like sponges and starfish.
Given these explanations, the only form of reproduction where pieces of the parent develop into identical copies of the parent is vegetative reproduction (option B). In this process, the vegetative parts of a parent plant can produce new plants that are genetically identical to the parent.