Question

Spores are living or non-living? ......explain briefly

Answer 1

Answer:

They are living organisms , because they are made up of cells and must gain energy in order to live .

Answer 2

Spores :

Spores are the living structures produced by bacteria , algae , fungi and plants .

Structure:

• These are one of the form of their life cycles (sporophytic phase) along with gametophyte .
• These can often travel long distances .
• These are usually haploid (N) and unicellular .
• Produced by meiosis in sporophyte.

Functions of spores :

• The primary function of spores is to help in asexual reproduction in non - flowering plants , algae , fungi and bacteria .
• They also help bacteria survive in harsh conditions .
• In completing life cycle .