Simple breaking of mycelium resulting in formation of a new mycelium from each broken segments is called__________?

Correct answer: D. Fragmentation

  • A. Sporing
  • B. Conidiation
  • C. Budding
  • D. Fragmentation

Explanation

Fragmentation is the asexual reproduction method in which a mycelium breaks into pieces and each viable piece grows into a new mycelium. Conidiation and sporing involve specialized spores, while budding forms a smaller outgrowth, so students may choose a by treating every fungal asexual method as spore formation.

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