wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Does amitosis occur in bacteria?


Open in App
Solution

Amitotic cell division:

  1. Amitosis is the primitive form of cell division.
  2. It involves direct division of nucleus and cytoplasm and random distribution of contents into two daughter cells.
  3. It is a kind of growth and multiplication process that occurs in bacteria, algae, and protozoans.
  4. This does not involve the formation of chromosomes or spindle fibres.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
2
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon