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What happens to the old macronucleus after conjugation?
AIt is destroyed
BIt doubles in size
CIt turns micronuclear
DIt is exchanged
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. It is destroyed
The old macronuclei are destroyed and new ones form by amplification of DNA in the micronuclei.
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