Locomotory structure of Amoeba is

Cilia

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Flagella

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Pseudopodia

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Pseudopodia
Amoeba is a genus of unicellular protozoa.
Under the microscope they appear as an irregular, colorless and translucent mass of protoplasm, continuously changing its shape by sending out and withdrawing finger-like processes, called the pseudopodia.
Pseudopodia help Amoeba in locomotion and in ingestion.
Amoeba lacks cilia and flagella.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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Given below is a list of characteristics of amoeba. With reference to the statements, choose the correct option.

Statement 1: Amoeba is unicellular organism.

Statement 2: It does not have a contractile vacuole.

Statement 3: Its locomotory structure is cilia.

Statement 4: Amoeba engulf food via phagocytosis.

Find the correct match of organism(s) and its locomotory structure(s).

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