JAMB Biology 1978 Question 24

Question 24

Reproduction in Animals

Fig. 1. Amoeba (Optical Section)
During reproduction of the organism in Fig.1 the first structure to divide is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.1
  2. B.2
  3. C.3
  4. D.4
  5. E.5
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (3)

Explanation

In binary fission of Amoeba the nucleus (part 3) divides first, then the cytoplasm.