Which of the following is NOT true of amoebas?
a. They reproduce by binary fusion.
b. They move by pseudopodia.
c. They have a definite shape.
d. They form temporary food vacuoles.
I have never met an inshape amoeba.
thanks,
To determine which statement is NOT true of amoebas, let's examine each option:
a. Amoebas reproduce by binary fission, not binary fusion. Binary fission is a process where a single amoeba splits into two identical daughter cells.
b. Amoebas do move by pseudopodia. Pseudopodia, meaning "false feet," are temporary extensions of the cell membrane that allow amoebas to crawl and capture food.
c. This statement is NOT true. Amoebas do NOT have a definite shape. They are characterized by their ability to change their shape constantly due to the flexibility of their cytoplasm.
d. Amoebas form temporary food vacuoles. When amoebas capture food particles, they engulf them into their cytoplasm, creating a temporary structure called a food vacuole.
Therefore, the statement that is NOT true of amoebas is c. They do not have a definite shape.