Animal Kingdom Question 719

Question: Germ cells of Hydra are derived from

[BHU 2000]

Options:

A) Ectoderm

B) Endoderm

C) Mesoderm

D) Mesogloea

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Hydra being a diploblastic organism consists of the ectoderm and endoderm.

The ectoderm gives rise to the germ cells meant for reproduction among other cell types.

So, the correct answer is ’ectoderm'.