Question
Explain reproduction in plants by fragmentation.

Answer

Fragmentation, the splitting of cells into two parts and makes new bodies is known as fragmentation. Each fragment develops into a mature clone genetically and morphologically identical to its parent. It is a type of asexual reproduction or vegetative propagation.

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