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The fusion of similar gametes is called

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Important Questions on Locomotion and Reproduction

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Choose the correct statements related to binary fission of Paramecium?
(i) During favourable conditions Paramecium stops feeding after attaining its maximum growth.
(ii) At first the micronucleus divides by amitosis and the macronucleus divides into two daughter nuclei by mitosis.
(iii) The proter receives the anterior contractile vacuole, cytopharynx and cytostome from its parent individuals.
(iv) Before karyokinesis a transverse constriction appears in the middle of the body.
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Fill in the blank with the correct option from the bracket.

Longitudinal binary fission occurs in _____. (Euglena, Paramecium, Amoeba, Hydra)

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Hologamy occurs in Trichonympha.
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Non-motile spores are called _____.
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Plasmodium is a homogametic organism.
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Describe the process of longitudinal binary fission in Euglena.
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Isogamy occurs in Plasmodium.
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Strobilsation is

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Give an account of transverse binary fission 
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Spores are the reproductive unit of_____reproduction.
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The fusion of two mature organisms which do not form gametes but behave as gametes is called
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Which of the following organism shows anisogamy?
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Describe the process of transverse binary fission in Paramecium.
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Define anisogamy.
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Fill in the blank with the correct option from the bracket.

Transverse binary fission occurs in _____. (Euglena, Paramecium, Amoeba, Hydra)

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What is the common method of reproduction in Paramecium? (Binary fission/Fragmentation)
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Write a short note on multiple fission.
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Transverse binary fission occurs in

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Statement S: Transverse binary fission seen in Paramoecium is also considered as homothetogenic fission

Reason R : The plane of fission is at obtuse angle to the longitudinal axis of the body

Which of the following is true?

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Distinguish between proter and opisthe.