The locomotory structure of amoeba is ___.

tentacle

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flagella

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cilia

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pseudopodia

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Solution

The correct option is D pseudopodia
Pseudopodia or "false feet" are temporary projections of cell wall found in amoeba. This is the structure that helps in the locomotion of amoeba.

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Given below is a list of characteristics of amoeba. With reference to the statements, choose the correct option.

Statement 1: Amoeba is unicellular organism.

Statement 2: It does not have a contractile vacuole.

Statement 3: Its locomotory structure is cilia.

Statement 4: Amoeba engulf food via phagocytosis.

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