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Read the following statements and choose the correct option.
Statement-A : Under unfavourable conditions, Amoeba shows encystation.
Statement-B : Amoeba divides by multiple fission on return of favourable conditions.

a
Only statement A is correct
b
Only statement B is correct
c
Both A and B statements are correct
d
Both A and B statements are incorrect

detailed solution

Correct option is C

Under unfavourable condition, the Amoeba withdraws its pseudopodia and secretes a three-layered hard covering or cyst around itself. This phenomenon is termed encystation. When the conditions are favourable the cyst is shed off and the Amoeba divides by multiple fission.

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