Question

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the process of sporulation in Amoeba?

Options

• During unfavourable conditions, Amoeba forms a three-layered hard covering (cyst) around itself.

• The encyst Amoeba divides by multiple fission to produce pseudopodiospores.

• The cyst wall of Amoeba bursts to release spores which grow up into many Amoeba.

• Sporulation occurs when favourable conditions return.

Answer 1

During unfavourable conditions, Amoeba forms a three-layered hard covering (cyst) around itself.

Explanation:

When favourable conditions return, Amoeba sporulates. During unfavourable conditions, encystation or cyst formation occurs. As a result, cyst formation is not a component of sporulation.