Animal Kingdom Question 729
Question: Hydra will regenerate from a fragment, if it contain
[AFMC 2001]
Options:
A) Tentacles
B) Epidermis and gastrodermis
C) Tentacles, epidermis and gastrodermis
D) Epidermis, hypodermis and gastrodermis
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
The high proportion of stem cells in the hydra supports its efficient regenerative ability.
Stem cells in hydra are present in the ectodermal-epidermis and gastrodermis.
So, the correct answer is ‘Epidermis and gastrodermis’.
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