Paramecia Have an Elaborate Sexual Behavior in Which They Line

question 90

Multiple Choice

Paramecia have an elaborate sexual behavior in which they line up against each other and fuse. This is followed by an extensive reorganization and exchange of nuclear material. The entire process is called

• A) isogamous reproduction.
• B) alternation of generations.
• C) sexual reproduction.
• D) conjugation.
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Basal Lamina

A thin, fibrous layer of extracellular matrix that underlies the epithelium and separates it from underlying connective tissue.

Basement Membrane

A slim, compact extracellular matrix layer that divides epithelial or endothelial cells from the connective tissue beneath, crucial for tissue renewal, filtration, and communication between cells.

Epithelium

Layers of cells covering internal and external surfaces of the body, including skin, glands, and digestive tract linings.

Major Manifestations

Principal signs or symptoms indicating the presence of a disease or condition.