Multiple choice

If hydra is cut into two parts, it does not die because

  1. it can form bud

  2. it can regenerate

  3. it can produce spores

  4. the two parts are new individuals
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hydra can regenerate lost body parts. When cut into two pieces, each piece can regenerate the missing parts and develop into a complete organism. This remarkable regenerative ability is why cutting a hydra doesn't kill it - both fragments can become complete organisms.

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