Question

The chief advantage of encystment to an Amoeba is?

• A. The chance to get rid of accumulated waste products.
• B. The ability to survive during adverse physical conditions.
• C. The ability to live for some time without ingesting food.
• D. Protection from parasites and predators.

Answer 1

The correct option is B The ability to survive during adverse physical conditions.

Amoeba forms a cyst and reproducibly by multiple fission, during adverse environmental condition. Thus, Option B is correct.