BHU PMT BHU PMT (Screening) Solved Paper-2006

  • question_answer
    Thigmotaxis is not shown by:

    A)  Poramecium                    

    B)  Amoeba

    C)  Ascaris                                

    D)  Hydra

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                     Ascans do not show thigmocaxis. Amoeba shows thigmotaxis. On coming in contact with a solid object Amoeba generally avoid it by moving in a different direction by forming pseudopodia. Hydra is known to respond ro a variety of stimuli, both external and internal. On contact with a solid object other than a prey. the whole body usually contracts rather rapidly. On contact with a hard solid object Paramecium induces avoiding response.


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