[Campbell Biology P.656] Based on Figure 28.19 and the accompanying text, which of the follo... | Practice Question

Based on Figure 28.19 and the accompanying text, which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature or process of Paramecium caudatum?

  • A: Movement primarily by pseudopodia.
  • B: Expelling excess water via contractile vacuoles.
  • C: Ingesting food through an oral groove and cell mouth.
  • D: Genetic recombination through conjugation involving micronuclei.

Explanation

The text explicitly states that 'Amoebas move by extending a pseudopodium...' and that 'Thousands of cilia cover the surface of Paramecium.' Therefore, movement by pseudopodia is a characteristic of amoebas, not Paramecium.