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The cell mouth in some protozoans is known as

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Cytoproct
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Cytostome
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Peristome
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Cytopharynx
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Solution

The correct option is B Cytostome
  • A cytostome or cell mouth is a part of a cell specialized for phagocytosis, usually in the form of a microtubule supported funnel or groove.
  • Food is directed into the cytostome and sealed into vacuoles. Only certain groups of protozoa have cytostomes.
  • Hence, The cell mouth in some protozoans is known as Cytostome.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Cytostome'.

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