Final answer:
Fungi most commonly reproduce by producing and releasing spores, which can develop into new individuals. (option c is the correct answer).
Step-by-step explanation:
In the most common mode of reproduction, fungi produce and release spores. These spores are carried by mechanisms such as wind or animal movement to colonize new environments, and they can result from both asexual and sexual reproductive processes.
Asexual reproduction in fungi typically involves the formation of these spores, which are haploid reproductive cells that can develop into new fungal individuals without fertilization. Almost all fungi can reproduce asexually by producing spores, but many can also engage in sexual reproduction. Whether through asexual or sexual means, the release of spores facilitates the expansion of fungi into new environments.
Sporangia are special reproductive sacs where spores are formed, and these may disperse by floating on the wind or hitching a ride on an animal. An example of this dispersal mechanism is demonstrated by the giant puffball mushroom, which releases a massive cloud of spores, increasing the chances that spores land in suitable conditions for growth.