How do Organisms Reproduce? · Class 10 · CBSE Science

During the regeneration of Planaria, how does the organism regrow its lost body parts?

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During the regeneration of Planaria, how does the organism regrow its lost body parts?

  1. A.Through specialized reproductive spores stored in the epidermis.
  2. B.Through the rapid division and differentiation of specialized cells into various tissue types.Correct answer
  3. C.By fusing fragments with neighboring individuals in the environment.
  4. D.By converting mature muscle cells directly into nerve cells without division.

Solution

Planaria exhibit high regenerative capacity where specialized cells proliferate, mass together, and undergo differentiation to form all the missing tissues and organs of the body.

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