Question

State the characteristics features of amoeba

Answer 1

it has pseudopodia.

it is a micro organism.

it has only one nucleus.

it is uni cellular organism

Answer 2

The characteristics features of amoeba:

• Amoeba belongs to kingdom protozoa and is a eukaryote.
• Amoeba is a unicellular organism with a nucleus and granular endoplasm. It lacks mitochondria and undergoes anaerobic respiration.
• Amoeba does not have any definite shape and size varies about 2-3 microns.
• It is mostly found in still or slow-moving water bodies.
• Amoebas are present as both free-living and parasitic types.  
• The movement of amoeba is typical and termed as amoeboid locomotion which is done through its pseudopods.
• Amoeba asexual reproduction is through binary fission and sexual reproduction is through meiosis.