What is the locomotory organ of amoeba ?

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The locomotory organ in amoeba is known as 'pseudopodia'. They are also known as 'false feet' are the temporary projections of the cell wall. The cell wall makes a network of fibers. The cytoplasm flows into the network and fills it up. This able to move, lengthen, or shorten. The pseudopods extends from the 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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