Which Statement Regarding Conjugation in Paramecium Is False

question 158

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding conjugation in Paramecium is false?

• A) During asexual reproduction, all of the nuclei are copied before the cell divides.
• B) Each cell ends up with two haploid nuclei, which then fuse.
• C) During conjugation, two individuals line up against each other and fuse in the oral groove region of the body.
• D) During conjugation, the macronucleus divides to produce two haploid nuclei, which are exchanged between paramecia.
• E) The individuals that emerge from conjugation are both genetically distinct from the original individuals.

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