alleryWhich protist reproduces by transverse binary fission?
AAmoeba
BEuglena
CParamecium
DSpirogyra
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Paramecium
1. The plane of binary fission differs among protists.
2. Amoeba divides in any plane (simple fission) because it lacks a fixed shape.
3. Euglena divides longitudinally, so it is ruled out.
4. Paramecium divides across its body, which is transverse binary fission.
_Source: Balbharati (Maharashtra Board) Class 10 Science & Technology Part 2, Ch 3 "Life Processes in Living Organisms Part 2", p.32_
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