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What is the unique type of sexual process in Paramecium caudatum?
What is the unique type of sexual process in Paramecium caudatum?
- Binary fission
- Asexual reproduction
- Conjugation (correct)
- Fragmentation
What happens to the macronucleus during the conjugation process in Paramecium caudatum?
What happens to the macronucleus during the conjugation process in Paramecium caudatum?
- It increases in size
- It divides into two nuclei
- It undergoes gradual disintegration and disappears (correct)
- It remains unchanged
What is the fate of the micronucleus during conjugation in Paramecium caudatum?
What is the fate of the micronucleus during conjugation in Paramecium caudatum?
- It remains dormant
- It disintegrates and disappears (correct)
- It transforms into a macronucleus
- It divides into multiple nuclei
What happens to the Paramecium individuals after the exchange of nuclear material during conjugation?
What happens to the Paramecium individuals after the exchange of nuclear material during conjugation?
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What is the role of the protoplasmic bridge in conjugating Paramecium individuals?
What is the role of the protoplasmic bridge in conjugating Paramecium individuals?
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