The following are three processes of reproduction in plants:
(a) Vegetative,
(b) Sexual,
(c) Asexual
Which of them is adopted by algae?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. (a), (b) and (c).
Algae exhibit all three reproductive processes: (a) Vegetative reproduction, like fragmentation (e.g., Spirogyra), allows rapid cloning from existing parts. (c) Asexual reproduction through spores (e.g., zoospores in Chlamydomonas) enables dispersal and survival. (b) Sexual reproduction involves gamete fusion (isogamy, anisogamy, oogamy), promoting genetic diversity and adaptation, as seen in Volvox or Fucus. This versatility allows algae to thrive in diverse environments.