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Features of cellular Slime molds include 

A. Only reproduce sexually 

B. Reproduce both sexually and asexually 

C. Have haploid ameboid stage 

D. Have diploid ameboid stage 

Option: 1

A and C 


Option: 2

A and D 


Option: 3

B and C 


Option: 4

B and D 


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Slime molds are unique organisms that share characteristics of both fungi and animals. They are typically found on decaying matter and obtain nutrients by decomposing organic material. Unlike most organisms, slime molds lack a cell wall, and their outermost layer is the cell membrane. They can reproduce through sexual or asexual means. Slime molds can come together to form a free-living structure called a Plasmodium, which is a mass of multinucleate protoplasm covered in slime. When conditions become unfavorable, spores with walls are produced on the Plasmodium. There are two types of slime molds: acellular and cellular. Acellular slime molds have a plasmodial body, while cellular slime molds have an amoeboid body. Hence, the correct option is (c).

 

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