Q391
Excretion by binucleate cells is found in
A.
Strepsipterans
AnswerB.
Bolitophila sp.
C.
Donacia
D.
Collembola
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Excretion by binucleate cells is found in Strepsipterans.The Strepsiptera are an order of insects with eleven extant families that include about 600 described species. They are endoparasites in other insects.
Binucleated cells are cells that contain two nuclei. This type of cell is most commonly found in cancer cells and strepsipterans.
Binucleation can be easily visualized through staining and microscopy. In general, binucleation has negative effects on cell viability and subsequent mitosis.