NEET Biology Organisms and population Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Organisms and Population

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    The chief advantage of encystment to Amoeba proteus is:    

    A) an ability to live for a time without ingesting food.

    B) the cessation of most metabolic activity so that available energy may be used for reproduction.

    C) the opportunity to get rid of accumulated waste products.

    D) the ability to survive during unfavourable physical conditions.

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] In the encystment state the Amoeba can withstand extremes of heat and cold as well as desiccation and their power of resistance is considereably increased.


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