GCE Biology 1990 Question 1

Question 1

Reproduction in Animals

Which of the following methods of reproduction is common to Paramecium and Amoeba?

  1. A.Conjugation
  2. B.Sexual reproduction
  3. C.Binary fission
  4. D.Budding
  5. E.Fragmentation
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Binary fission)

Explanation

Both Amoeba and Paramecium usually reproduce by splitting into two (binary fission).