NEET BIOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION

KINGDOM PROTISTA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following protists move using “false feet", also known as pseudopods?
A
Amoebas
B
Paramecium
C
Euglena
D
Slime Molds
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -protozoans. Amoeboid movement is achieved by pseudopodia and involves the flow of cytoplasm as extensions of the organism.

Detailed explanation-2: -Amoeboid protists include a wide group of unicellular organisms that live in marine and fresh water. They move and feed by forming extensions of their cells, called pseudopods ("false feet") or pseudopodia.

Detailed explanation-3: -Amoeba and sarcodines are examples of protists that move by pseudopods.

Detailed explanation-4: -Amoeba can move in all directions using false feet called pseudopodia. It can change its shape with the help of these pseudopodia to exhibit locomotion.

Detailed explanation-5: -Amoeba is a single-celled animal that changes its shape continuously. Its false feet known as pseudopodia allow the exhibition of locomotion as well as capturing of the food.

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