During unfavourable conditions, slime moulds

Biology Biological Classification Kingdom–Protista Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 21, 2026

Form fruiting bodies bearing spores at their tips and

Form an aggregation called plasmodium are correct

Form an aggregation called pseudoplasmodium.

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According to NCERT, slime moulds under suitable conditions exist as an aggregation called plasmodium. During unfavourable conditions, the plasmodium differentiates and forms fruiting bodies that bear spores at their tips.

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Plasmodium forms during feeding/growing stage, not specifically unfavourable conditions

Pseudoplasmodium refers to cellular slime moulds, not standard description here

Incorrect because is not for unfavourable conditions.

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