Budding


 
 
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Budding

Before we understand the process of Budding, lets us discuss the term "bud". The 'bud' here means a 'small outgrowth' from the body of an organism (say, an animal). When a bud is formed on the body of an organism, then the nucleus divides into two, and one of the nuclei passes into the bud.

Budding is an asexual method of reproduction. In budding, a small part of the body of the parent organism grows out as a 'bud' which then detaches and becomes new organism. The asexual reproduction by budding is observed in animals like Hydra, a-anemones, sponges and corals.

  • Hydra is a simple multicellular animal . Hydra reproduces by the process of budding. This happens as follows:
  • In Hydra, first a small outgrowth called 'bud' is formed on the side of its body by the repeated divisions of its cells. 
  • This bud then grows gradually to form a small Hydra by developing a mouth and  tentacles .
  • And finally the tiny new Hydra detaches itself from the body  of parent Hydra and lives as a separate organism.
  • In this way, the parent Hydra has produced (or created) a new Hydra.
  • Thus, Hydra reproduces asexually by growing buds from its body. This is called budding.
  • NOTE : The bud formed in a Hydra is not a single cell. It is a group of cells. If we collect some pond water and observe it through a hand magnifying glass, we will see a number of Hydra with small buds attached to their body.

    From the above discussion we conclude that in the tiny animal called Hydra, new Hydra develop from the buds.   Please note that since asexual reproduction involves only a single parent, so fertilisation is not necessary in asexual reproduction.

     

                                                           

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    Question : 1

    In hydra asexual reproduction takes place by __________________

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    In yeast budding occurs in ______________

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following are correct ?

    (a)  In budding, the asexual method of reproduction the 'bud' means a 'small outgrowth' from the body of an organism (say, an animal).

    (b) Hydra is a simple multicellular animal . Hydra reproduces by the process of budding.

    (c) In Hydra, a small outgrowth called 'bud' is formed on the side of its body by the repeated divisions of its cells. 

    Right Option : D
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