Question

What is regeneration? Give an example of an organism which reproduces by this method.

Answer 1

Regeneration:

1. The process by which an organism repairs or regenerates the missing part of the body is called regeneration.
2. In some organisms, regeneration is a form of asexual reproduction.
3. In this method, the cut parts of the body of an organism give rise to new individuals.
4. An example of an organism that reproduces through this method is Hydra.
5. When the body of an individual Hydra is cut into several parts, each part gives rise to an individual organism.
6. This process of regeneration occurs with the help of regenerative cells, which proliferate, multiply and undergo changes to form various types of cells and tissues.