Question

Which statement best explains why invertebrates regenerate lost tissue more readily than most vertebrates do?

• A. Invertebrates contain specialised cells that produce the hormones necessary for this process
• B. Invertebrate cells exhibit a higher degree of uncontrolled cell division than vertebrate cells do.
• C. Invertebrate animals reproduce asexually, but vertebrate 'animals reproduce sexually.
• D. Invertebrates animals have more undifferentiated cells than vertebrate animals have.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Invertebrates animals have more undifferentiated cells than vertebrate animals have.

As compared to vertebrates, invertebrates have many more undifferentiated tissues and cells. This helps them to regenerate their tissues and even organs in case of injury or loss. It can be said that being simpler organisms has given them this advantage.

So, the correct answer is 'Invertebrates animals have more undifferentiated cells than vertebrate animals have.'