Q58 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (24 April Shift 1) · Biology
Select the correct statement.
- AIn Hydra, the bud is developed within the body.
- BIn Spongilla, internal bud develops during favourable season.
- CCorals reproduce asexually by formation of gametes.
- Correct answerDThe process of budding is observed in some ascidians.
Solution
In Hydra, the bud develops as an outgrowth on the external surface of the body, which is known as external budding.
In Spongilla (freshwater sponge), internal buds called gemmules are formed during unfavourable environmental conditions to help the organism survive.
Corals reproduce asexually by budding or fragmentation, whereas the formation of gametes is a characteristic of sexual reproduction.
The process of budding is indeed observed in some ascidians (tunicates), where it leads to the formation of colonies.
Answer: The process of budding is observed in some ascidians.
In Spongilla (freshwater sponge), internal buds called gemmules are formed during unfavourable environmental conditions to help the organism survive.
Corals reproduce asexually by budding or fragmentation, whereas the formation of gametes is a characteristic of sexual reproduction.
The process of budding is indeed observed in some ascidians (tunicates), where it leads to the formation of colonies.
Answer: The process of budding is observed in some ascidians.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.