Question

During regeneration modification of an organ to other organ is known as

• A. Morphogenesis
• B. Epimorphosis
• C. Morphallaxis
• D. Metamorphosis

Answer 1

The correct option is B Epimorphosis

• Morphogenesis is the process of the development of shape and structure of an organism when they get mature.
  
• Epimorphosis is the development of the cells and tissues through the dedifferentiation of adult or pre-existing cells. Here the tissues and organs that are lost are replaced by the existing ones. The new organs are originated according to the shape and size required and are also dependent upon surrounding factors.
• Morphallaxis is the formation of tissues and organ due to loss or transformation of an existing organ.
  

So, the correct option is 'Epimorphosis'