Question

Hydra cut into two pieces will result in____________.

• A. Growth without mouth and basal disc.
• B. Growth of mouth and disc according to their position in the parent.
• C. Growth of mouth and disc at any end.
• D. No regeneration is possible.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Growth of mouth and disc according to their position in the parent.

Hydra cut into two pieces will result in growth of mouth & disc according to their position in the parent.

HYDRA has the ability to regenerate itself. In case, a Hydra is cut into two pieces, the head will grow on the lower body & foot will grow on the upper body depending upon the position of both in parents.