The Macronucleus of a Ciliate Elongates,constricts and Divides Without Going

question 38

Multiple Choice

The macronucleus of a ciliate elongates,constricts and divides without going through the mitotic stages in a process called

• A)amitosis.
• B)budding.
• C)syngamy.
• D)autogamy.
• E)sporogony.

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