Assertion (A) : Amoeba takes in food using finger like extensions of the cell surface.

Question

Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these questions selecting the appropriate option given below:

Assertion (A) : Amoeba takes in food using finger like extensions of the cell surface.

Reason (R) : In all unicellular organisms, the food is taken in by the entire cell surface.

(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Answer 1

Correct option is (c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

The assertion (A) that Amoeba takes in food using finger-like extensions of the cell surface, called pseudopodia, is true.