Which of the following is a unicellular eukaryote?

Options

  • A. Paramecium
  • B. Bacterium
  • C. Virus
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

A. Paramecium

Detailed Explanation

Paramecium is a unicellular eukaryotic organism. It has a true nucleus and specialized cellular structures such as cilia, contractile vacuoles and food vacuoles. Bacteria are prokaryotes, while viruses are acellular entities rather than cellular organisms. Important unicellular eukaryotes include Amoeba, Paramecium, Euglena and yeast.