SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 50

SSC MTS - 19 July 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q50

What are the projections of varying lengths protruding out of an amoeba’s body, which can appear and disappear, known as?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e Pseudopodia.

  • A pseudopodia refers to the temporary projection of the cytoplasm of a eukaryotic cell. 
  • Pseudopodia are arm-like projections filled with cytoplasm. 
  • Pseudopodia may be classified into lobopodia, filopodia, reticulopodia, axopodia, and lamellipodia.