Question

What is the importance of reproduction?

• A. Regeneration
• B. Replication
• C. Both A and B
• D. Regeneration and passing on of genes

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Regeneration and passing on of genes

Many organisms like Hydra reproduce by the process of regeneration, where fragments of an organism regrow into a complete organism by undergoing the process of development. It also involves passing on the genes from parent to offspring generation after generation for continuity of species. Thus, the importance of reproduction is both regeneration and passing on of genes.

Hence, the correct option is D.