JAMB Biology 1986 Question 6

Question 6

Viruses, Monera, Protista and Fungi

Which of the following is NOT true of Spirogyra?

  1. A.Reproduces by conjugation
  2. B.Reproduces by fragmentation
  3. C.Consists of branched filaments
  4. D.Consists of unbranched filaments.
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Answer: C (Consists of branched filaments)

Explanation

Spirogyra is made of unbranched filaments of cells. It reproduces sexually by conjugation and asexually by fragmentation.