Question

Some algae demonstrate the phenomenon of alternation of generations, in which a multicellular, diploid, spore-producing organism gives rise to a multicellular, haploid, gamete-producing organism. Which of the following statements about alternation of generations is false?

a. The haploid and diploid organisms may or may not differ morphologically.
b. The haploid and diploid organisms differ genetically.
c. Only the haploid organism may also reproduce asexually.
d. Haploid gametes can produce new organisms only by fusing with other gametes.
e. Diploid sporophytes may undergo meiosis to produce haploid spores.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option c. Only the haploid organism may also reproduce asexually.

Explanation:

It is scientifically approved that algae and fungi are able to form true asexual spores. This process of spore formation involves mitosis and resultant spore is called mito-spore which develop into new offspring.

Reference: Smith, B. A., and DANIEL D. Burke. "Evidence for the presence of messenger ribonucleic acid in Allomyces macrogynus mitospores." Journal of bacteriology 138.2 (1979): 535-541.