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MIC 121 Protozoa Objective Question
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In ciliates like Paramecium, what is the primary function of the micronucleus?
Options
A Controlling vegetative activities like feeding and growth.
B Regulating water and salt balance.
C Controlling reproductive activities, including genetic material exchange during conjugation.
Correct Answer
D Digesting food particles.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Under 'The Nucleus', it states that ciliates are binucleate: 'Macronucleus: a large nucleus that controls the vegetative (everyday metabolic) activities of the cell, such as feeding, growth, and metabolism. Micronucleus: a smaller nucleus that controls reproductive activities, including the exchange of genetic material during conjugation.'

Hint

Ciliates have two types of nuclei; one is for daily functions, the other for genetic processes.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Protozoa
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 894 of 984
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