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MIC 121 Protozoa Objective Question

Question

Some protozoa, like Paramecium and Euglena, have a fixed body shape due to a definite pellicle. What characteristic allows Amoeba to constantly change its shape?
Options
A Presence of a rigid cell wall
B Absence of a rigid covering (pellicle)
Correct Answer
C Presence of a contractile vacuole
D Its multicellular nature
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text explains: 'Body shape may be fixed (as in Paramecium and Euglena, which have a definite pellicle) or constantly changing (as in Amoeba, which lacks a rigid covering and continuously alters its shape).'

Hint

What structural component provides rigidity or flexibility to the cell surface?

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