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Why do marine amoebae usually lack a contractile vacuole?
ANever takes in water
BLives in a dry habitat
CExcretes via cytoproct
DSolutes match sea water
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Solutes match sea water
In sea water the solute concentration inside the cell is in balance with the surroundings, so no excess water enters.
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