Multiple choice

Amoeba ingests food by using its _____.

  1. legs

  2. hands

  3. pseudopodia

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Pseudopodia are temporary cytoplasmic extensions of the cell membrane that amoebas use for movement and feeding. When an amoeba encounters food, it extends pseudopodia around the particle and encloses it through phagocytosis. The term literally means 'false feet' in Greek. Options A and B are incorrect because unicellular organisms don't have legs or hands.

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