In which form of reproduction will pieces of the parent develop into identical copies of the parent? (1 point)
Responses
budding
budding
vegetative reproduction
vegetative reproduction
fragmentation
fragmentation
binary fission
None of these options are correct. The correct answer is binary fission.
The correct answer is fragmentation. In fragmentation, pieces of the parent organism break off and develop into identical copies of the parent.
The correct answer is budding. In budding, an organism develops a new individual from an outgrowth or bud that detaches and becomes an independent organism. To find the correct answer, you can eliminate the other options by understanding how each form of reproduction works.
Vegetative reproduction is a type of asexual reproduction where new plants are produced from vegetative parts such as roots, stems, or leaves. It does not involve the development of identical copies of the parent, so it is not the correct answer.
Fragmentation is a form of reproduction where the body of an organism breaks up into several pieces, and each piece can develop into a new individual. While it can result in the production of multiple offspring, each offspring may not be an identical copy of the parent, making fragmentation an incorrect option.
Binary fission is a form of reproduction commonly seen in single-celled organisms, such as bacteria. It involves the splitting of the parent organism into two identical daughter cells. However, this process does not involve the development of pieces or buds, so it is not the correct answer.
By the process of elimination, we can determine that budding is the correct answer, as it is the only option that involves the development of pieces that become identical copies of the parent.