Amoeba moves and captures food using temporary extensions of its cell body called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Amoeba moves and captures food using temporary extensions of its cell body called:
A. Flagella
B. Cilia
C. Tentacles
D. Pseudopodia
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Amoeba, a protozoan, moves and captures food using temporary, foot-like extensions of its cytoplasm called pseudopodia (false feet). This type of movement is called amoeboid movement and is driven by the assembly and disassembly of microfilaments (actin) in the cytoskeleton. Cilia and flagella are hair-like structures used by other protozoans like Paramecium and Euglena.

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