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Gemmules in sponges are helpful in

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Digestion
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Sexual reproduction
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Asexual reproduction
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Water current relation
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Solution

The correct option is B Asexual reproduction
Gemmule is a special body that is involved in asexual reproduction. It is an asexually reproduced mass of cells that is capable of developing into a new organism i.e., an adult sponge.
They are resistant to desiccation (drying out), freezing, and anoxia (lack of oxygen) and allows sponges to survive in harsh condition.
Hence the correct option is C.

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