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During conjugation in Paramecium

A

Out of the four micronuclei formed, three nuclei degenerate

B

Out of the twelve macronuclei formed, four nuclei degenerate

C

Zygote nucleus undergoes eight successive divisions in each conjugant

D

Out of the sixteen nuclei formed zygote, 12 become macronuclei and 4 micronuclei

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The diploid micronucleus of each conjugate divides by meiosis. Thus, 4 haploid daughter micronuclei are produced of which 3 degenerates in each conjugate, while the remaining one divides by mitosis 2 unequal pronucleus.
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