Biological Classification Question 72
72. Genetic information in Paramecium is contained in
(a) micronucleus
(b) macronucleus
(c) both micronucleus and macronucleus
(d) mitochondria
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Answer : a
Hints & Solutions
(a) Paramecium has two nuclei $ \text{ Paramecium } \longrightarrow \begin{gathered} \text{ Micronucleus } \\ \bullet \text{ Small having two } \\ \text{ sets of chromosomes } \\ \text{ (diploid) } \\ \text{ } \cdot \text{Concerned with } \\ \text{ reproduction i.e. stores } \\ \text{ genetic information } \\ \text{ - Macronucleus } \\ \text{ } \cdot \text{ Concerned with } \\ \text{ sunctioning of the cell } \end{gathered} $
