Question

Select the correct option.

Assertion (A): Amoeba cannot ingest food if it has a rigid shape.
Reason (R): Amoeba cannot form pseudopodia.

• A. Only (A) is true.
• B. Only (R) is true.
• C. Both are true but (R) is incorrect explanation for (A).
• D. Both are true and (R) is correct explanation for (A).

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both are true and (R) is correct explanation for (A).

• Amoeba is a unicellular organism. It does not have a definite shape.
• It changes its shape to form a finger-like projections known as pseudopdia.
• Pseudopodia help Amoeba to move and trap food.
• Thus, Amoeba cannot ingest food if it has a rigid shape since it cannot form pseudopodia.