Animal Kingdom Question 702
Question: Which pair of cells is present in epidermis of Hydra but not in its endoderm
[Bihar MDAT 1995]
Options:
A) Stinging cells and interstitial cells
B) Gland cells and germ cells
C) Stinging cells and germ cells
D) Stinging cells and gland cells
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Stinging cells or nematocyst are present on the outer region of the body as small swellings and are hence a part of the epidermis.
The germ cells are also a part of the ectodermal epithelium.
So, the correct answer is ‘Stinging cells and germ cells’.