In some multicellular organisms, the body breaks up into smaller pieces upon maturation and each piece grows into a new organism. What is this known as?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Fragmentation

Explanation:

. Fragmentation is a mode of asexual reproduction

. The body of a multicellular organism breaks into smaller fragments

. Each fragment develops into a complete new organism

. No gamete formation or fertilization is involved

. This process is common in simple multicellular organisms

Information Booster:

. Fragmentation is explained in NCERT Class 10 Biology

. It is commonly observed in algae and some lower animals

Additional Knowledge:

Sexual reproduction (Option a)

. Involves fusion of male and female gametes

. Produces genetic variation

Gamete formation (Option b)

. Refers to formation of sperm and ova

. It is a step in sexual reproduction, not a reproductive method itself

Budding (Option d)

. A new organism develops as an outgrowth on the parent body

. The parent organism remains intact, as seen in Hydra and Yeast