In which type of reproduction do offspring form on the surface of the parent?(1 point)
fragmentation
binary fission
budding
vegetative reproduction
budding
Budding is the type of reproduction in which offspring form on the surface of the parent.
The correct answer is budding. Budding is a type of asexual reproduction where offspring develop and form as outgrowths or buds from the parent organism. To arrive at this answer, you could have eliminated the other options one by one by understanding their respective processes.
- Fragmentation: In fragmentation, the parent organism breaks into pieces, and each piece has the potential to grow into a new individual. This does not involve offspring forming on the surface of the parent.
- Binary fission: Binary fission is a form of reproduction in which a single cell or organism divides into two identical organisms. Again, this does not involve offspring forming on the surface of the parent.
- Vegetative reproduction: Vegetative reproduction occurs when new plants develop from vegetative parts such as stems, roots, or leaves. While this type of reproduction is common in plants, it does not involve offspring forming on the surface of the parent.
By process of elimination, you are left with budding as the correct answer.