Question

can we say that diffusion is the process or organ for amoeba as it takes oxygen and gives out gas?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

10th

Biology

Life Processes

Respiration

Describe the process of res...

BIOLOGY

Describe the process of respiration in Amoeba. State whether it is anaerobic respiration or aerobic respiration.

MEDIUM

Share

Study later

ANSWER

In amoeba respiration takes place through its cell membrane also called the plasma membrane. Amoeba gets oxygen gas dissolved in surrounding water through its plasma membrane by the process of diffusion. The oxygen gas diffused inside the body is used up by the amoeba. In the body, the oxygen gas absorbed is used to break down the complex food material into simple molecules. During these metabolic reactions in the body of amoeba, the oxygen gas is converted into carbon dioxide gas. The carbon dioxide gas is also liberated in the surrounding water through the same process of diffusion.

Since amoeba needs oxygen for respiration, the type of respiration is aerobic respiration.