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Amoeboid movements are because of:

Correct answer: C. Microfilaments

  • A. Intermediate filaments
  • B. Microtubules
  • C. Microfilaments
  • D. Cytoskeleton

Explanation

Microfilaments are associated with streaming movement or mass movement of cytoplasm, called cyclosis. Any intracellular movement of cytoplasm is carried out by the rhythmic contraction of microfilaments, and for pseudopodial movement, intracellular movement of cytoplasm is required.

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