Question

How does Amoeba breathe?

Answer 1

Amoeba:

1. Amoeba is a unicellular protozoan that is usually found in water bodies
2. It is capable of changing its shape.

Breathing of Amoeba:

1. Breathing occurs via simple diffusion in Amoeba.
2. Oxygen present in the surrounding environment diffuses into the cell through the cell membrane and carbon dioxide is expelled in the same manner.
3. Diffused oxygen present in the cytoplasm is then utilized for oxidation.