Which of the following is TRUE about Amoebae?
Correct answer: D. They move by forming specialized cytoplasmic projections called pseudopodia
- A. They have flagella
- B. They are multicellular
- C. They do not cause any disease in humans
- D. They move by forming specialized cytoplasmic projections called pseudopodia
Explanation
Amoeba moves from one place to another using their cytoplasmic processes and by the process of pseudopodia. Amoeba are single-celled (unicellular organisms), not possessing flagella (as shown in the diagram below). They can cause various diseases in humans such as amoebiasis, which is a form of dysentery.
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