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An amoeba replicates by splitting in half asexually so that each daughter cell is the same as the parent. Running this process backward from the present, each existing amoeba is the same as its predecessor (fungible) back as far in time as the first amoeba existed. In this regard the amoeba is immortal.
Now it get a bit picky.
The above assumes that no genetic changes have occurred since amoeba #1. This cannot be proved. Replication errors, chromosome damage by radiation etc may have happened to create slightly better or worse (at least different) amoebas that are the ancestors of all amoebas today.
The term "immortal" needs some thought to. No individual amoeba is necessarily immortal. Each amoeba can be killed. Only the amoeba pattern is immortal so far.
Then there is the Star Trek transporter problem. When Kirk is transported he is destroyed at the sending end and reconstituted at the receiving end. Is he the same Kirk? Amoebas are the same. The "mother" amoeba is essentially destroyed as it divides to create the daughters. Do the daughters share all the learnings of the mother? or would they see themselves as unique?
What else can I help you with?
Which type of cellular process will most likely be used by an amoeba in order to obtain food?
An amoeba primarily uses a process called phagocytosis to obtain food. This involves the amoeba extending its cell membrane to engulf food particles, such as bacteria or other microorganisms, forming a food vacuole. The vacuole then fuses with lysosomes, where enzymes break down the food for digestion. This method allows the amoeba to absorb nutrients efficiently from its environment.
Can amoeba be found in a pond?
Yes, amoebas can be found in ponds as they are common in freshwater environments. Amoebas feed on bacteria, algae, and other microorganisms present in the water.
Is an amoeba a germ?
No, an amoeba is not a germ. Amoebas are single-celled organisms belonging to the protist kingdom, while germs refer to various types of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi that can cause disease.
Is the amoeba a algae?
No. The amoeba is a protist.
Why the amoeba have eyes?
An amoeba does not have eyes
What is 5 examples of prokaryotes?
bacteria fungi virus amoeba and many other microorganisms
When can microorganisms be harmful?
Almost every disease is caused by a microbe. Bacteria, viruses, amoeba, yeast plus many more.
What are the Unicellular of the moon?
The Unicellular of the moon is also called microorganisms or microbe. These microorganisms are very diverse. They include bacteria, fungi, archaea, and protists; microscopic plants ; and animals such as plankton, the planarian and the amoeba.
Which type of cellular process will most likely be used by an amoeba in order to obtain food?
An amoeba primarily uses a process called phagocytosis to obtain food. This involves the amoeba extending its cell membrane to engulf food particles, such as bacteria or other microorganisms, forming a food vacuole. The vacuole then fuses with lysosomes, where enzymes break down the food for digestion. This method allows the amoeba to absorb nutrients efficiently from its environment.
Can amoeba be found in a pond?
Yes, amoebas can be found in ponds as they are common in freshwater environments. Amoebas feed on bacteria, algae, and other microorganisms present in the water.
Is an amoeba a germ?
No, an amoeba is not a germ. Amoebas are single-celled organisms belonging to the protist kingdom, while germs refer to various types of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi that can cause disease.
How ameoba take food?
amoeba is a phagocyte. it means that it is a cell which absorbs waste material, harmful microorganisms, or other cells by engulfing them. the process of engulfing food is called phagocytosis.
Cells are in an amoeba?
cells are in a amoeba
What is the range of the size of microorganisms?
in bacteria it ranges from 2 micrometer(E.coli) to 1 micrometer in staphylococcus. Some protists are of size upto 300(Amoeba) micrometer and the smallest virus is of size 0.003 micrometer.
Is an amoeba a flagellate?
No, The Amoeba is a ciliate
Is amoeba a flagellate?
No, The Amoeba is a ciliate
Is the amoeba a algae?
No. The amoeba is a protist.
