Question

if the cilia of a paramecium were destroyed, the most direct effect would be on the ability of the paramecium to
A. Release energy
B. Produce offspring
C. Obtain food
D. Excrete solid wastes

Answer 1

Answer:

C.obtain food

Explanation:

A paramecium is a unicellular organism

If the cilia of a paramecium were destroyed, the most direct effect would on the ability of the paramecium to obtain food.

The cilia is used by paramecium to sweep food into its mouth.

Without the cilia in this organism, the ability to obtain food would be totally and completely lost.

After the food falls into the oral groove of the paramecium, the cilia sweeps in the water and the food inside.

This food is passed from the oral groove into the gullet.