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In Spirogyra, asexual reproduction takes...

In Spirogyra, asexual reproduction takes place by

A

breaking up of filaments into smaller bits

B

division of a cell into two cells

C

division of a cell into many cells

D

formation of young cells from older cells

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In Spirogyra, asexual reproduction takes place by fragmentation, i.e., organism simply breaks up into smaller pieces upon maturation. Each pieces grow into new individuals without forming any gametes.
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