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