NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Amoebae are single-celled eukaryotic microorganisms that move by cytoplasmic streaming and possess characteristic surface projections of the cell known as pseudopodia . They are categorised among the heterotrophic protozoa and are grouped with photosynthetic protozoa and algae in an eclectic group, the protists.

Detailed explanation-2: -Amoeba, bacteria, and mushrooms are heterotrophs. Heterotrophs cannot synthesise their own food. They depend on autotrophs or other organisms for their food.

Detailed explanation-3: -Heterotrophic nutrition can be one of three types – holozoic, saprophytic or parasitic. Holozoic nutrition can be seen in most vertebrates and some unicellular organisms like the amoeba.

Detailed explanation-4: -Amoebas are heterotrophic. Amoebas are single-celled organisms that are distinguished by the formation of pseudopodia, or cellular projections used to help with movement and uptake of extracellular substances.

Detailed explanation-5: -Amoeba is not autotrophic because their carbon and energy must be obtained by eating or absorbing organic compounds originating from other living organisms.