Statement 1: Pseudopodia are used for locomotion in Amoeba

Statement 2: Pseudopodia are used to engulf food in Amoeba

Only statement 1 is correct

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Only statement 2 is correct

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Both the statements are correct

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Both the statements are incorrect

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Solution

The correct option is C Both the statements are correct
Pseudopodia are the projections of varying length protruding out of the body of Amoeba. These structures help in capturing the food as well as in movement. The change in shape of Amoeba is also due to the formation of pseudopodia.

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Choose the incorrect statements from the following statements.

Statement 1: Amoeba uses pseudopodia for locomotion.
Statement 2: Amoeba can change its shape.
Statement 3: Amoeba uses flagella for locomotion

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Statement 1: Both Amoeba and WBCs use pseudopodia for locomotion.

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Given below is a list of characteristics about Amoeba and WBCs. With reference to the statements, choose the correct option.

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Statement 2: Both Amoeba and WBCs are capable of independent existence.

Statement 3: Both Amoeba and WBCs can change their shapes.

Statement 4: Both Amoeba and WBCs have cell membrane.