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Which statement about ciliates is incorrect?

Correct answer A. The diploid nucleus, being smaller, is responsible for the cell's metabolism and growth, while the polyploid nucleus functions in the sexual process

Explanation

In ciliates, the large polyploid macronucleus controls metabolism and growth, while the small diploid micronucleus functions in sexual reproduction, which is the reverse of statement D.

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