Question

Which of the following can show somatogenic reproduction?

• A. Hydra
• B. Amoeba
• C. Paramecium
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All of these

The correct option is D.

Explanation for correct option:

1. Somatogenic reproduction is another name for asexual reproduction.
2. It is so-called because it divides somatic or vegetative portions rather than reproductive ones.
3. Spore generation, budding, fragmentation, binary fission, and other processes are instances of somatogenic reproduction.
4. Uniparental asexual reproduction uses a variety of processes, including gemmules, binary fission, budding, and fragmentation in plants.
5. Amoeba and Paramecium divide by binary fission.
6. Hydra grows new plants through budding.

Final answer: All of these (Amoeba, Paramecium, and Hydra) can show somatogenic reproduction.