Spirogyra breaks up into smaller pieces on maturing, a method called:
AFossilisation
BFermentation
CFragmentation
DFertilisation
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Fragmentation
1. Spirogyra has a relatively simple body organisation.
2. It simply breaks up into smaller pieces upon maturation.
3. These pieces or fragments then grow into new individuals.
_Source: syllabus Science, Ch 8 'How do Organisms Reproduce?'_
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