The structure that helps $A m o e b a$ in ingestion of food is called _______.

stomach

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vacuole

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pseudopodia

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rumen

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The correct option is C pseudopodia
Pseudopodia are the projections of varying length protruding out of the body of $A m o e b a$ . These structures help in capturing the food as well in movement. The change in the shape of $A m o e b a$ is also due to the formation of pseudopodia.

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