Which protozoa move by flagella?
Correct answer: C. Trypanosome
- A. Amoebae
- B. Paramecium
- C. Trypanosome
- D. Plasmodium
Explanation
Trypanosomes move actively and progress by the movement of the undulating membrane and the free flagellum, which acts as a kind of propeller, thus drawing themselves through the blood plasma or tissue fluid.
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