Question

Budding is a normal mode of asexual reproduction in

• A. starfish and Hydra
• B. Hydra and sponges
• C. tapeworm and Hydra
• D. sponge and starfish.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Budding is a form of asexual reproduction commonly found in certain animals. In this process, a new organism develops from an outgrowth or bud on the parent, which eventually detaches and becomes an independent organism. Let's analyze the given options to identify where budding is a normal mode of asexual reproduction:

1. Starfish and Hydra:
   • Starfish do not reproduce through budding. They primarily reproduce through regeneration or sexual reproduction.
   • However, Hydra is a well-known example where budding is a common form of asexual reproduction.
2. Hydra and sponges:
   • Both Hydra and Sponges reproduce asexually by budding. In sponges, buds grow from the parent and can remain attached or break off to form new individuals.

   This makes it the correct answer.

3. Tapeworm and Hydra:
   • Tapeworms reproduce through complex life cycles involving hosts and do not use budding as a form of reproduction.
   • While Hydra does reproduce by budding, the combination with tapeworm makes this option incorrect.
4. Sponge and starfish:
   • While Sponges can reproduce by budding, Starfish do not use budding. This makes the option incorrect.

Thus, the correct answer is "Hydra and sponges," as both these organisms utilize budding as a method of asexual reproduction.