Which method of reproduction is employed by hydra?

Fission

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Budding

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Fragmentation

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Regeneration

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Solution

The correct option is B
Budding

Hydra reproduces by forming small buds on its body which later develop into tiny individuals. When mature, these tiny individuals detach from the parent body and become new independent individuals.

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1.	Reproduction that occurs with the help of somatic cells is called asexual reproduction.	1.	----------------------
2.	-------------------------------------------------------	2.	Male and female parent are necessary for sexual reproduction.
3.	This reproduction occurs with the help of mitosis only.	3.	----------------------------------
4.	----------------------------------------------	4.	New individual formed by this method is genetically different from parents.
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Which method of reproduction is employed by hydra?

The correct option is B Budding Hydra reproduces by forming small buds on its body which later develop into tiny individuals. When mature, these tiny individuals detach from the parent body and become new independent individuals.

The correct option is B
Budding

Hydra reproduces by forming small buds on its body which later develop into tiny individuals. When mature, these tiny individuals detach from the parent body and become new independent individuals.