Which of the following is an example of a single cell that does not function as a full-fledged organism?
A
White blood cell
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B
Amoeba
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C
Paramecium
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D
Both A and B
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Solution
The correct option is A White blood cell Amoeba and Paramoecium are the unicellular organisms. These cells act as an individual complete organism which can perform all the functions. The white blood cells are a type of cell found in the blood. The cell can perform various different functions like phagocytosis and exhibit amoeboid movement. They cannot act as an individual organism.