EAMCET Medical EAMCET Medical Solved Paper-1996

  • question_answer
    During conjugation in Paramecium:

    A)  the zygote nucleus undergoes eight successive divisions in each conjugant

    B)  out of the twelve macronuclei formed, four  nuclei degenerate

    C)  out of the four micronuclei formed, three  nuclei degenerate

    D)  out of the sixteen nuclei formed from the zygote nucleus, twelve become macronuclei and four become micronuclei

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                     In conjugation, the nucleus of the synkaryon divides 3 times to form 8 nuclei. Out of these, 4 become macronuclei and remaining 4 are micronuclei. Out of these 4 micronuclei, 3 degenerate and only single micronucleus remains present.


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