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Which of the following unicellular organism has a macro-nucleus for trophic function and one or more micro-nuclei for reproduction?

(a) Euglena

(b) Amoeba

(c) Paramecium

(d) Trypanosoma

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Correct option (c) Paramecium

Explanation:

Paramecium is a heterokaryotic organism, i.e. it has two nuclei near the cytostome (****-shaped opening called mouth). The macronucleus, which is a conspicuous larger ellipsoidal vegetative nucleus, divides amitotically and controls the vegetative characters and micronucleus is a small compact reproductive nucleus which divides mitotically and controls the reproduction.

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