Multiple choice

A bulge-like projection that arises on the parent body during asexual reproduction in hydra and yeast is termed as ______________.

  1. spore

  2. tentacle

  3. bulb

  4. bud
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Explanation

The bud is the small bulge-like projection that forms on the parent organism during budding, containing genetically identical cells that will develop into a new individual. Spores are reproductive units, tentacles are feeding structures in hydra, and bulbs are underground food storage organs - none describe the bulge itself.

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