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What is the main function of spores in sporogony?
What is the main function of spores in sporogony?
Which of the following structures is NOT part of a spore?
Which of the following structures is NOT part of a spore?
In which step does the spore absorb water and begin to divide?
In which step does the spore absorb water and begin to divide?
Which organisms are examples of those that reproduce through sporogony?
Which organisms are examples of those that reproduce through sporogony?
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What does the diagram depicting the life cycle of a spore-producing organism primarily illustrate?
What does the diagram depicting the life cycle of a spore-producing organism primarily illustrate?
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Study Notes
Sporogony (Asexual Reproduction by Spores)
- Sporogony is a type of asexual reproduction where a single cell (spore) can germinate directly into a new plant.
- A spore is a single cell containing cytoplasm, a nucleus, and a protective outer layer (thick coat).
- Spores are released from the mother plant when they mature and are dispersed by air.
- Spores germinate when they reach a suitable moist environment.
- The spore's coat ruptures as it absorbs moisture and divides several times through mitosis, growing into a new plant.
- Sporogony is observed in primitive plants like some algae, fungi (mushrooms and bread mold), and primitive animals like plasmodium. It is also seen in higher plants such as ferns.
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Explore the fascinating process of sporogony, a unique form of asexual reproduction where spores germinate into new plants. This quiz covers the biology of spores, their structure, and the organisms that undergo this process, including algae, fungi, and ferns. Test your knowledge and understand the significance of sporogony in plant reproduction.
