Which of the following is not a characteristic of Paramecium?
A) a macronucleus produces mRNA and directs metabolic functions
B) motile with cilia
C) a micronucleus functions in reproduction
D) engulfs prey with pseudopods
E) chemoheterotrophic

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Paramecium does not use pseudopods for engulfing prey; instead, it uses a specialized oral groove to ingest food particles, primarily through a process called phagocytosis. Pseudopods are more characteristic of amoebas.

Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of Paramecium