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Which of the following organism can be observed in the smear of pond water?

A
Fungi
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B
Bacteria
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C
Protozoa
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D
Virus
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E
Both B and C
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Solution

The correct option is E Both B and C
The pond water may contain different types of microbes. The two common microorganisms which can be seen in the sample of the pond water are bacteria and protozoans. There are different shapes and types of bacterial cells which can be observed under the microscope. There are different forms of unicellular protozoans like the Amoeba, Paramecium, and other ciliates. The pond water is the major source of protozoans.
Thus, the correct answer is option E.

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