Genetic information in Paramecium is contained in
(a) micronucleus
(b) macronucleus
(c) both micronucleus and macronucleus
(d) mitochondria.
Correct Answer- (a) micronucleus
Paramecia are single-celled protists that are naturally found in aquatic habitats. They are typically oblong or slipper-shaped and are covered with short hairy structures called cilia. Certain paramecia are also easily cultured in labs and serve as useful model organisms. The micronucleus is diploid; that is, it contains two copies of each paramecium chromosome. Forney notes that the micronucleus contains all of the DNA that is present in the organism.
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