Question

Which cell of Leucosolenia sponge is self-replicating and capable of giving rise to other cells?

• A. Choanocyte
• B. Collencyte
• C. Amoebocyte
• D. Chromocyte

Answer 1

The correct option is C Amoebocyte

A. Choanocytes, also called as collar cells, are the specialised flagellated cells that form the inner layer of body wall of sponges. This inner layer is also called as choanoderm.

B. Collencytes are the amoebocytes with branched pseudopodia. These can be compared with the connective tissue cells and are often united into a syncytial network. These cells produce collagen-like protein.

C. Amoebocytes are the moving or motile cells that can get transformed into any other type of cell.

D. Chromocytes are the pigmented amoebocytes with lobose (thick, bulbous, blunt) pseudopodia.

Hence, the self replicating cells in Leucosolenia sponge which are capable of giving rise to other cells are amoebocytes.

So, the correct answer is 'Amoebocyte'.