Question

Amoeba multiplies by mitotic cell division. Is this phenomena growth or reproduction? Explain.

Answer 1

Explanation :

• Mitosis is the division of a cell resulting in two cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the original cell.
• Amoeba is a single celled organism and mitosis results in an increase in the number of organisms, so it is a means of reproduction.
• Mitosis is also a means of growth in multicellular organisms.