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What is a spore? Why is multiple fission in Amoeba called sporulation?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of a Spore**: - A spore is a reproductive cell that can develop into a new individual without the need for fusion with another reproductive cell. This means that spores can germinate and grow into a new organism independently. 2. **Role of Spores in Asexual Reproduction**: - Spores are considered agents of asexual reproduction because they do not require the fusion of gametes (sex cells). This allows organisms to reproduce without the need for a partner. ...
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ICSE-REPRODUCTION IN ORGANISMS-COMPETITION CORNER OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS ((B) Assertion and Reason Type Questions) (Fopr AIIMS aspirants)
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  3. Assertion: Middle piece of the sperm is called its powerhouse'. Reas...

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  4. Assertion: Air layering is applied to woody shrubs and trees. Reaso...

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  5. Assertion: Many plants can reproduce asexually as well as sexually in ...

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  6. Assertion: Amoeba is known as immortal. Reason: Amoeba has rigid pro...

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  7. Assertion: In honeybee, males are always haploid. Reason: They are der...

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  8. Assertion: Gemmules are asexual bodies found in sponges. Reason: The...

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  9. Assertion: In oviparous animals, zygote develops outside the body of f...

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  10. Assertion: Visit of insects on flowers helps in pollination. Reason:...

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  11. Assertion: Parthenogenesis does not contribute to organic evolution. ...

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  12. Assertion: Reproduction and death are the two essential processes on t...

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  13. Assertion: Young ones of oviparous animals are at a greater risk. Re...

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  14. Assertion: In an organism, male gametes are always produced in large n...

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  15. Assertion: Gametes are always haploid. Reason: A haploid parent body...

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  16. Assertion: Senescent phase of life ultimately leads to death. Reason...

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  17. Assertion: Senescence is the time when age associated defects are mani...

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