Q8
1 markMCQSection A

Listed below are the steps of nutrition in Amoeba. Select the correct sequence of these steps :

(i) Diffusion of simple nutrients into cytoplasm

(ii) Food vacuole formation

(iii) Formation of finger like temporary extensions of cell surface

(iv) Complex substances broken to simpler ones

(v) Undigested material thrown out of the cell surface

Life Processes
Nutrition

Options

(A)(iv), (i), (ii), (iii), (v)
(B)(iii), (ii), (iv), (i), (v)
(C)(ii), (i), (iv), (v), (iii)
(D)(iii), (iv), (i), (ii), (v)
Official Answer

The correct sequence of steps of nutrition in Amoeba is (iii), (ii), (iv), (i), (v).

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Marking Scheme

  • 11 mark

Hint

The steps of nutrition in Amoeba are as follows: (iii) Formation of finger like temporary extensions of cell surface, (ii) Food vacuole formation, (iv) Complex substances broken to simpler ones, (i) Diffusion of simple nutrients into cytoplasm, (v) Undigested material thrown out of the cell surface.

Quick Oral Answer

The correct sequence of steps of nutrition in Amoeba is (iii), (ii), (iv), (i), (v).

Analysis & Explanation

The correct sequence of steps of nutrition in Amoeba is (iii), (ii), (iv), (i), (v).

Common Mistakes

  1. 1The steps of nutrition in Amoeba are often confused with each other.

Interesting Facts

Amoeba is a unicellular organism that obtains its food by engulfing external particles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2025?

This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "Life Processes" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

What topic does this question cover in Science?

This question covers the topic "Nutrition" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 paper?

This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 paper.