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What is the unique type of sexual process in Paramecium caudatum?
Conjugation
What happens to the macronucleus during the conjugation process in Paramecium caudatum?
It undergoes gradual disintegration and disappears
What is the fate of the micronucleus during conjugation in Paramecium caudatum?
It disintegrates and disappears
What happens to the Paramecium individuals after the exchange of nuclear material during conjugation?
Their structure disappears and a protoplasmic bridge is formed
What is the role of the protoplasmic bridge in conjugating Paramecium individuals?
It helps in exchanging genetic material
Test your knowledge of Paramecium caudatum's conjugation process and its significance with this quiz. Learn about the unique type of sexual process and the exchange of micronuclear material between organisms.
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