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Which of the following is an example of asexual reproduction by fragmentation rather than regeneration?

Question
Which of the following is an example of asexual reproduction by fragmentation rather than regeneration?
A Hydra regrowing after being cut
A Planaria regrowing a lost piece
A mature Spirogyra filament breaking into pieces that each grow into new filaments
A human liver regenerating partially after injury
Answer
A mature Spirogyra filament breaking into pieces that each grow into new filaments
Detailed Explanation
Spirogyra breaking into fragments that grow into new individuals is the chapter's specific example of fragmentation as a normal reproductive mode.
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