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Which is the correct example of the type of regeneration out of two major types ?

A

Morphallaxis- Regeneration of two transversely cut equal pieces of one Hydra into two small Hydra

B

Epimorphosis-Replacement of old and dead erythrocytes by the new ones

C

Morphallaxis-Healing of wound in the skin

D

Epimorphosis-Regeneration of crushed and filtered out pieces of Planaria into as many new planarian

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Morphallaxis involves the involves the reconstruction of whole body from small fragment by reorganising the existing cells, e.g. regeneration of Hydra from its piece.
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    B
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    C
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