The fact that regeneration is a common type of reproduction in invertebrates suggests that

A. fertilization of eggs is not necessary.
B. sexual reproduction is too costly.
C. mitosis must occur before differentiation can begin.
D. all the adult cells of many invertebrates retain the molecular machinery necessary to form a complete animal.
E. invertebrates live in highly unstable environments.


D. all the adult cells of many invertebrates retain the molecular machinery necessary to form a complete animal.

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