What are the similarities between an amoeba and a white blood cell?

Both

1 and 2

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Both

2 and 3

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Both

1 and 3

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Both

3 and 4

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Solution

The correct option is A Both $1 and 2$
Both amoeba and white blood cells have irregular shape. They engulf foreign particles by extending pseudopodia. So, statements $1 and 2$ are common between amoeba and $W B C s$ .

The Cell membrane is present in all living cells; thus, statement $3$ is incorrect.

Food vacuole is present only in amoeba.

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Given below is a list of characteristics about amoeba and white blood cells. With reference to the statements, choose the correct option.

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

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 a cell membrane.

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