Question

Consider the following statements. Statement I: In protozoans, gliding locomotion is brought about by myonemes. Statement II: Generally, in protozoans, asexual reproduction takes place during unfavourable conditions.

• A. Both statement I and statement II are true
• B. Both statement I and statement II are false
• C. Statement I is true, but statement II is false
• D. Statement I is false, but statement II is true

Hint:

Protozoans generally show: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} &\text{Asexual reproduction} &&\rightarrow \text{Favourable conditions} &\text{Sexual reproduction} &&\rightarrow \text{Unfavourable conditions} \end{aligned} } \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Evaluate Statement I. In protozoans, gliding movement is brought about by contractile protein fibrils called myonemes. Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{Statement I is true}.} \]

Step 2: Evaluate Statement II. Asexual reproduction in protozoans generally occurs under \[ \boxed{\text{favourable conditions}.} \] Sexual reproduction is usually associated with unfavourable conditions. Therefore, \[ \boxed{\text{Statement II is false}.} \]

Step 3: Choose the correct option. Hence, \[ \boxed{(C)} \] is the correct answer.