Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I - Gemmule is an internal bud formed in the body of coelenterate.
Statement II - The amoebocytes of the gemmule form protective covering membrane on the outerside.
In the light of above statements, choose the correct option given below:

• A. Both statement I and statement II are correct.
• B. Both statement I and statement II are incorrect.
• C. Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.
• D. Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.

Hint:

Gemmules belong to sponges, not coelenterates.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Statement I
Gemmules are internal buds, but they are formed by sponges (Porifera) to survive bad conditions. Coelenterates like Hydra form external buds. So Statement I is incorrect.

Step 2: Statement II
A gemmule is a cluster of food-laden amoebocytes inside a coat of spongin and spicules. According to the given key, the amoebocytes do not form the outer covering.

Step 3: Conclusion
Both statements are incorrect.

Final Answer:
Both statements are incorrect. \[ \boxed{\text{(B) }\text{Both statement I and statement II are incorrect.}} \]