Which of the following is an example of a unicellular organism? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is an example of a unicellular organism?
A. Mushroom
B. Hydra
C. Paramecium
D. Earthworm
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Paramecium is a unicellular ciliated protozoan found in freshwater. Earthworm and Hydra are multicellular animals, mushroom is a multicellular fungus. Unicellular organisms carry out all life processes within a single cell.

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