Question

Gemmules in sponges are helpful in

• A. Digestion
• B. Asexual reproduction
• C. Sexual reproduction
• D. Conserving water

Answer 1

The correct option is B Asexual reproduction

Sponges reproduce both asexually and sexually. Asexual reproduction involves budding, fragmentation and gemmules. Gemmules are internal buds found in sponges and are involved in asexual reproduction. It is an asexually reproduced mass of cells, that is capable of developing into a new organism.

The asexual reproduction in sponges is by budding. The buds may be external or internal. The internal buds are called as gemmules. Both types of buds develop into new sponges.

So, the correct answer is option B.