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It is observed that simple organisms like algae and fungi normally reproduce asexually but before the onset of adverse conditions they shift to sexual reprodction, It is so because sexual reproduction

A

saves time

B

is rapid

C

produces variations

D

All of these

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Assertion : Algae and fungi switch to asexual method of reproduction before the onset of adverse conditions. Reason : Asexual reproduction may introduce variations and leads to the formation of many clones.

(A) Why do organisms like algae and fungi shift from asexual mode of reproduction to sexual mode ? (b) What is a juvenile phase in organisms ?

Offspring formed by asexual method of reproduction have greater similarity among themselves because (i) Asexual reproduction involves only one parent (ii) Asexual reproduction does not involve gametes (iii) Asexual reproduction occurs before sexual reproduction (iv) Asexual reproduction occurs after sexual reproduction