In Yeast, the division is unequal and small projections are produced that remain attached initially to the parent cell. These projections are called:
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Correct answer: Buds (outgrowths)
Yeast reproduces by budding, where a small outgrowth or 'bud' forms on the parent cell. After nuclear division, the bud eventually detaches to become a new individual.
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