Which of the following characteristics concludes that Amoeba is a unicellular animal?

It is able to move.

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It has a single cell.

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It lacks specialized organs for various function.

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Both B and C

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Solution

The correct option is A It has a single cell.
Amoebae are eukaryotes whose bodies most often consist of a single cell. The cells of amoebae, like those of other eukaryotes, possess certain characteristic features. Their cytoplasm and cellular contents are enclosed within a cell membrane. Their DNA is packaged into a central cellular compartment called the nucleus.
So, the correct option is B.

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Which statement(s) among the following is not correct regarding prokaryotes?

i. They lack a well-defined nucleus
ii. Amoeba is a single-celled prokaryotic organism
iii. DNA is generally circular
iv. They are unicellular organisms

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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Statement I : Amoeba is a unicellular organism and the single cell performs all functions of a living organism.

Statement II : Cell is the fundamental unit of living organism.

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