What is the nature of the plasmodium in slime molds?

Correct answer: D. Multinucleated

  • A. Uninucleated
  • B. Enucleate
  • C. Mononucleated
  • D. Multinucleated

Explanation

The plasmodium of slime molds is an amoeboid mass of cytoplasm that is multinucleated, meaning it contains many nuclei within a single cell mass. This structure allows the slime mold to move and ingest food particles efficiently. The other options are incorrect: 'Uninucleated' and 'Mononucleated' imply only one nucleus, which is not the case with slime mold plasmodium. 'Enucleate' means lacking a nucleus, which is also incorrect as slime molds are defined by their multiple nuclei.

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