Fill in the blanks:
1. The ....a.... reproduction is the common mode of reproduction in organisms that have a relatively simple organisation like algae and fungi and they shift to ...b... method of reproduction just before the onset of adverse conditions.
2. Asexual (vegetative) as well as sexual modes of reproduction are exhibited by the ...c...
3. Only sexual mode of reproduction is present in most of the ...d...

Options

A. a-sexual, b-asexual, c-higher plants, d-animals
B. a-sexual, b-asexual, c-animals, d-higher plants
C. a-asexual, b-sexual, c-higher plants, d- animals
D. a-asexual, b-sexual, c-animals, d-higher plants

Answer

C

Explanation

1. The asexual reproduction is the common mode of reproduction in organisms that have a relatively sim ple organisation like algae and fungi and they shift to sexual method of reproduction just before the onset of adverse conditions.
2. Asexual (vegetative) as well as sexual modes of reproduction are exhibited by the higher plants.
3. Only sexual mode of reproduction is present in most of the animals.