Question

What is asexual reproduction? Explain the process of budding in Hydra.

Hint:

Budding is a type of asexual reproduction where an organism produces a smaller outgrowth (bud) that detaches to become a new individual.

Answer 1

Asexual reproduction involves a single organism creating offspring without gametes. This often occurs through binary fission, budding, spore formation, and fragmentation.Budding in Hydra:- Hydra utilizes budding for asexual reproduction. A small bud forms on the parent organism's body.
- This bud grows via cell division from the parent.
- The bud develops a mouth and tentacles, mimicking a smaller parent.
- Upon reaching full size, the bud separates and becomes a new individual.