Q. Regeneration in Hydra will be faster, if it is cut off from

A) Tentacles
B) Hypostome
C) Base
D) All of these
Explanation

Hydra has great power of regeneration. Just below the tentacles there is a growth zone where interstitial cells give rise to all other cells of the body. One characteristic feature of regenerating piece in Hydra is that it retains polarity. End nearer to mouth develops mouth and tentacles, while the end nearer to base forms a new pedal disc.

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