JCECE Medical JCECE Medical Solved Paper-2002

  • question_answer
    In which species of Paramecium, autogamy is found?

    A)  Paramecium caudatum

    B)  Paramecium Aurelia

    C)  Paramecium furs aria

    D)  All of the above

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     A process of nuclear reorganization in Paramecium aurelia resembling conjugation but taking place within asingle individual is called as autogamy or self conjugation by W.F. Diller (1936). Cytogamy    is reported in Paramecium caudatum by R. Wichterman (1940). This is a sexual process without nuclear exchange.


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