The table given below shows a list of organisms and their methods of reproduction. What do P, Q and R repersent?
A
P - Fission, Q - Budding, R - Regeneration
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B
P - Sporulation, Q - Regeneration, R - Budding
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C
P - Binary fission, Q - Sporulation, R - Regeneration
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D
P - Gemmules, Q - Regeneration, R - Budding
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Solution
The correct option is D P - Gemmules, Q - Regeneration, R - Budding Gemmules are the mass of cells which are capable of generating into a new organism. It is mainly formed in sponges. it is a mode of asexual reproduction in sponges.
Regeneration is the replacement of lost or damaged body parts. Lizards have the potential to regenerate their damaged or lost tail, while in Planaria an entire organism can develop from cut parts of the body.
Budding is the phenomena where the organism develops from an outgrowth or bud. It takes place due to cell division at one particular site. After maturity, it detaches from the parent, as in Hydra