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JAMB Biology 2011 Objective — Question 20

Question 20 of 60 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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During sexual reproduction in Paramecium, how many times does the zygote divide to produce eight nuclei?

  • A. A. 1
  • B. B. 2
  • C. C. 3Correct
  • D. D. 4

Explanation

Reproduction in Paramecium is by conjugation; the zygote in each conjugant divides three times to form eight nuclei.

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