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Protistan protozoan having nuclear dimorphism is

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Amoeba proteus
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Paramaecium caudatum
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Plasmodium vivax
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Trypanosoma gambiense
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Solution

The correct option is A Paramaecium caudatum
Nuclear dimorphism is a phenomenon in which there are two types of the nucleus in the cell. The lower organisms like Paramoecium shows this property of having two different type of nucleus. The smaller nucleus is known as the micronucleus which is involved in the reproductive processes. The larger nucleus is known as the macronucleus involved in the regulation and control of metabolism.
So, the correct answer is 'Paramaecium caudatum'


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