Multiple choice

The dictyostelids are commonly known as social amoebae. Which of the following statements does not characterise dictyostelids?

  1. They form pseudoplasmodium if the food supply is inadequate.

  2. The slug is capable of responding to light and temperature gradients.

  3. Dictyostelium is an interesting example of the evolution of cooperation and cheating.

  4. Only the heterothallic strains of dictostelium can undergo mating.

  5. Mating is initiated by gametogenesis.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sexual development can occur when amoeboid cells are starved for their bacterial food supply and dark humid conditions are present. 

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