JIPMER2019BotanyReproduction in Organisms
Choose the incorrect about gemmules.
Options
- AThey resist dessication
- BThey are internal buds
- CThey are asexual structure which are produce by binary fission
- DThey can give rise to new organisms
Correct answer
C. They are asexual structure which are produce by binary fission
Step-by-step solution
Statement (c) is incorrect because Gemmules are asexual structures, produced by organisms (e.g. sponge) during unfavourable condition by the process of internal budding. They resemble endospore of bacteria. Rest statements are correct about gemmules.