Conjugation is essential in Paramecium because

Paramecium would die, if allowed to multiply only asexually

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During unfavourable conditions, paramecuium cannot reproduce asexually

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Both A and B

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No genetic information exchange takes place

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The correct option is A Paramecium would die, if allowed to multiply only asexually
Conjugation helps in genetic exchange in paramecia which is essential as paramecia would die out slowly, if allowed to multiply only asexually. Conjugation helps the organisms to regain their vigour and is therefore, a means of rejuvenation.

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