Identify the INCORRECT statement about regeneration.  

The correct answer is Amoeba exhibit regeneration..

Key Points

• Regeneration is a process whereby some organisms can regrow lost or damaged parts of their body.
• Specialised cells are responsible for regeneration and they multiply rapidly to form new tissues.
• Organisms such as Hydra and Planaria are known for their remarkable regenerative capabilities.
• Amoeba, being a unicellular organism, does not exhibit regeneration as it reproduces by binary fission.

Additional Information

• Binary Fission:
  • A type of asexual reproduction where a single organism divides into two equal parts, each becoming a new organism.
  • Amoeba reproduces through binary fission.
• Hydra:
  • A small, freshwater organism known for its ability to regenerate entire bodies from small pieces.
  • Regeneration occurs through the proliferation of specialized cells called interstitial cells.
• Planaria:
  • A type of flatworm capable of regenerating any part of its body.
  • Planaria utilize pluripotent stem cells known as neoblasts for regeneration.
• Specialised Cells:
  • These cells have the ability to divide and differentiate to form various types of tissues and organs.
  • They play a crucial role in the regeneration process.