Characteristics of Living Organisms · NCERT Biology

Which of the following organisms multiply by fragmentation?

  1. Fungi, filamentous algae, and protonema of mosses
  2. Amoeba, Bacteria, Euglena, and Paramecium
  3. Hydra, Yeast, and budding sponges
  4. Planaria, Mules, and adult starfish
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Correct answer: Fungi, filamentous algae, and protonema of mosses

Filamentous organisms like many fungi, filamentous algae, and the protonema of mosses easily multiply by breaking into fragments. Each fragment then grows into a new individual.

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