Question

Digestion of food takes place with the help of food vacuole in Amoeba.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Digestion of food

The conversion of complex and soluble food molecules into simpler and soluble substances which can be absorbed by the body is called digestion.

Digestion in Amoeba:

1. Amoeba is a microscopic single-celled organism found in pond water.
2. It constantly changes its shape and position. It pushes out one or more finger-like projections, called pseudopodia for locomotion and capture of food.
3. Digestive juices are secreted into the food vacuole.
4. They act on the food and break it down into simpler substances and the digested food is absorbed.

Final answer: The given statement is true.