Genetic information in Paramecium is contained in
Correct answer: A. Micronucleus
- A. Micronucleus
- B. Macronucleus
- C. Both micronucleus and macronucleus
- D. Mitochondria
Explanation
Paramecium contains a single large macronucleus and one small micronucleus. The macronucleus controls metabolism such as feeding and maintaenance, whereas the micronucleus takes an important role in reproduction and stores genetic information, hence it is also termed as reproductive nucleus whereas macronucleus is termed as vegetative nucleus.
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