The meaning of pseudopodia is a) Multiple feet b) False feet c) True feet d) Single foot

Multiple feet

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False feet

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True feet

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Single foot

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Solution

The correct option is B
False feet

The correct option is (b).
Explanation of the correct option:
Pseudopodia:
It is a temporary arm like protrusion that comes out of the surface of amoeboid cells.
It is not a true feet but a temporary structure,, thus, its name ‘false feet’.
It helps the amoeba in capturing food for it.
Final answer: The meaning of pseudopodia is false feet.

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