Which among the following statements are true about paramoecium ?

The cell has a definite shape.

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Food is taken in at random spots.

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Pseudopodia helps in engulfing food.

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Surface of the cell is covered with cilia.

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Solution

The correct options are
A The cell has a definite shape.
D Surface of the cell is covered with cilia.
$∙$ Paramoecium is a unicellular organism whose cell has a definite shape. Food is taken in at a specific spot. It is moved to this spot by the movement of cilia which cover the entire surface of the cell.
$∙$ Pseudopodia is present in amoeba for locomotion and nutrition.

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