Q13 / 200 · JIPMER 2008 · Botany

Movements by pseudopodia of Amoeba are due to change in

  • A
    pressure
  • B
    atmosphere
  • C
    temperature
  • Correct answer
    D
    viscosity

Solution

Sol-gel theory of amoeboid movement was first given by Hyman, supported by Pantin (1923) and Mast (1926). According to this theory, amoeboid locomotion is due to change in the viscosity of cytoplasm.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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