Unlike many bacteria and protozoa that simply split into two equal halves, Amoeba exhibits cell division where the splitting of cells can occur in any plane.
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Unlike many bacteria and protozoa that simply split into two equal halves, Amoeba exhibits cell division where the splitting of cells can occur in any plane.
Cell division in Amoeba, a eukaryotic organism, involves a process called binary fission. During binary fission, the amoeba’s single-celled body elongates and then divides into two daughter cells, each receiving a portion of the nucleus and organelles. This process ensures genetic continuity. In contrast, many bacteria and some protozoa undergo a simpler form of cell division known as binary or multiple fission. In bacteria, a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells. While both processes involve division, the distinction lies in the more complex cellular and genetic organization of eukaryotic organisms like Amoeba compared to the simpler prokaryotic structures of bacteria.