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In which of the following animals dimorphic nucleus is found?

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Amoeba proteus

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Trypanosoma gambiense

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Plasmodium vivax

D
Paramecium caudatum

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Dimorphic nucleus means two types of nuclei are present in . caudatum - large macronucleus and small micronucleus. The macronucleus is roughly kidney-shaped and with inconspicuous nuclear membrane. Macronucleus is the somatic or vegetative nucleus and controls the day-to-day metabolic activities of the cell. The micronucleus is lodged in a depression on the surface of the macronucleus. It is usually spherical, with a nuclear membrane and with diploid number of chromosomes. It controls the reproductive activities of the organism. Amoeba, Trypanosoma and Plasmodium have only one nucleus.
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In which of the following animals dimorphic nucleus is found?
Updated OnJun 24, 2023
TopicBiological Classification
SubjectBiology
ClassClass 11
Answer TypeText solution:1 Video solution: 2
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