Question

The protist that reproduces both by binary fission and conjugation is

• A. Amoeba
• B. Euglena
• C. Paramecium
• D. Monocystis

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Paramecium

Binary fission: Paramecium reproduces asexually through binary fission, where the parent cell splits into two cells along its middle. Conjugation: Paramecium reproduces sexually through conjugation, where two Paramecia exchange genetic material. In this process, one Paramecium uses a thread-like structure called a pilus to transfer DNA to the other Paramecium.