In Paramecium, beating of cilia is controlled by

Neuromotor system

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The correct option is D Neuromotor system
Paramecium cells swim and feed by beating their thousands of cilia in coordinated patterns. The organization of these patterns and its relationship with cell motility has been the subject of a large body of work, particularly as a model for ciliary beating in human organs where similar organization is seen

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