Gemmules Contain Masses of __________ Which Can Survive Freezing or Drying

Question

Gemmules contain masses of __________ which can survive freezing or drying.
A)amoeboid cells
B)porocytes
C)choanocytes
D)spongin
E)pinacocytes

Accepted Answer

Gemmules contain masses of amoeboid cells, which are capable of surviving freezing or drying. These cells can differentiate into all of the cell types found in a sponge, making them a key component of a sponge's ability to reproduce asexually.