Textbook Question
In a life cycle with alternation of generations, multicellular haploid forms alternate with
a. Unicellular haploid forms
b. Unicellular diploid forms
c. Multicellular haploid forms
d. Multicellular diploid forms
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27. Protists
Protist Life Cycles
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Which of the following statements is true about conjugation in the Paramecium life cycle?
A
It results in an increase in population size only.
B
It results in genetic recombination only.
C
It results in both an increase in population size & genetic recombination.
D
It does not result in an increase in population size or genetic recombination.
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Understand the concept of conjugation in Paramecium: Conjugation is a form of sexual reproduction where two Paramecia exchange genetic material.
Recognize that conjugation does not lead to an increase in population size. Instead, it involves the exchange of genetic material between two cells.
Identify that the primary purpose of conjugation is genetic recombination, which increases genetic diversity within the population.
Differentiate between conjugation and other forms of reproduction like binary fission, which does result in an increase in population size.
Conclude that the statement 'It results in genetic recombination only' is true, as conjugation leads to genetic recombination without increasing population size.
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