Question

Paramecium possesses two types of nuclei, micronucleus and macronucleus.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

1. Paramecium is a unicellular ciliated protozoan genus.
2. Paramecia have two types of nuclei: a macronucleus, which is a huge ellipsoidal nucleus, and at least one micronucleus, which is a tiny nucleus.
3. The macronucleus regulates cell functions like respiration, protein synthesis, and digestion.
4. The smaller micronucleus is used only during reproduction.
5. Hence, the given statement is true.