Question

Identify the incorrect statement about Amoeba.

• A. Amoeba uses pseudopodia to capture its food.
• B. Amoeba is a microscopic single-celled organism.
• C. Amoeba exhibits autotrophic mode of nutrition.
• D. Amoeba secretes digestive juices into the food vacuole.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Amoeba exhibits autotrophic mode of nutrition.

$\bullet$ Amoeba is a microscopic single-celled organism generally found in pond water.
$\bullet$ It as a cell membrane, a rounded, dense nucleus and many small bubble-like vacuoles in its cytoplasm.
$\bullet$ It contains finger-like projections, known as pseudopodia or false feet for movement and capture of food.
$\bullet$ Amoeba exhibits a holozoic mode of nutrition.
$\bullet$ The digestive juices are secreted into the food vacuole. They act on the food and break it down into simpler substances.