Which of the Following Statements About Paramecia Is False

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about paramecia is false?

• A) They reproduce sexually by conjugation.
• B) They have a pellicle.
• C) They have more than one nucleus.
• D) They are ciliates.
• E) They have contractile vacuoles.

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Definitions:

Embryo Splitting

A reproductive technique, particularly in animal breeding and in vitro fertilization, where an embryo is divided into two or more separate embryos, potentially leading to genetically identical organisms.

DNA Synthesis

The natural or artificial creation of DNA molecules, involving the assembly of nucleotides in a specific sequence.

5' to 3'

Refers to the orientation of nucleic acids, indicating the direction in which DNA and RNA are synthesized.

DNA Strand

A long, linear molecule made of nucleotides that carry genetic information crucial for cellular function and heredity.