Which of the following statements is true about the parimecium

Question: Which of the following statements about Paramecium sexual reproduction is false?

a. the macronuclei are derived from micronuclei

b. both mitosis and meiosis occur during sexual reproduction

c. The conjugate pair swaps macronuclei

d. each parent produces four daughter cells

Answer:

The statement that is incorrect about the Paramecium sexual reproduction is "the conjugate pair swabs macronuclei."

Explanation:

At the time of sexual reproduction, the micronuclei of every paramecium will undergo meiosis, which in turn halves the genetic content to create the haploid nucleus. These are changed between the two connected mates. The haploid nuclei from each mate which has been fused to create a new, genetically varied, micronucleus. The paramecium reproduces through binary fission. The macronucleus slits away by amitosis and hence the micronuclei will undergo mitosis.