In a carefully organized multi-cellular organism, cell-by-cell division is impractical due to the presence of specialized cells organized into tissues and organs. Coordinated reproduction mechanisms are needed to ensure the integrity of the organism’s structure.

Spirogyra’s simplicity in body organization allows it to break up into fragments upon maturation, enabling each fragment to grow into a new individual. This contrasts with more complex multi-cellular organisms.

Spirogyra breaks up into smaller pieces upon maturation because its simple body organization allows for this straightforward method of reproduction. The lack of complex tissue and organ structures makes this strategy practical for Spirogyra.

Plants raised by vegetative propagation bear flowers and fruits earlier than those produced from seeds because they skip the seed germination stage and directly develop from mature plant parts.

Vegetative propagation contributes to agricultural production by allowing the growth of many plants like sugarcane, roses, and grapes for agricultural purposes.

Vegetative propagation is a mode of reproduction in plants where parts like the root, stem, and leaves develop into new plants under appropriate conditions.

The buds in Hydra, after developing into tiny individuals through repeated cell division, detach from the parent body when fully mature. Once detached, these buds become new independent individuals, completing the reproductive cycle through budding.

Buds in Hydra develop as outgrowths due to repeated cell division at a specific site. This development is triggered by the regenerative cells.

Organisms like Hydra use regenerative cells for reproduction through a process known as budding.

Regeneration differs from reproduction as it is not the normal mode of reproduction for most organisms; it is a response to injury or damage, allowing the organism to regrow from its body parts. Normal reproduction typically involves other mechanisms not ...