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Micronucleus and macronucleus occur in

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Entamoeba and Plasmodium

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Entamoeba and Vorticella

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Paramecium and Vorticella

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Euglena and Volvox

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Solution

The correct option is C Paramecium and Vorticella
Paramecium and Vorticella belong to the phylum Protozoa. These organisms show the presence of a micronucleus and a macronucleus.
Micronucleus is involved in heredity and reproduction. The macronucleus is involved in metabolic activities.

Thus the correct answer is option C.

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