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    The chief advantage of encystment of an Amoeba is:                                             [AIPMT 2003]

    A) protection from parasites and predators

    B) the chance to get rid of accumulated waste products 

    C) the ability to survive during adverse physical conditions

    D) the ability to live for some time without ingesting food

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] Encystment of Amoeba is occurred regularly to tide over unfavourable - conditions like drought and extreme temperature etc. During these conditions, the Amoeba forms a covering or cyst wall around itself.


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