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Why has bacteria only one chromosome but amoeba has several?

Because amoebas are more advanced in their design then bacteria, therefore they need the chromosomes to encode that information. Examples are like how amoebas have membrane bound nucleus and many organelles, in contrast bacteria lack these things. Also amoebas are much larger in size. However amoebas have many very small chromosomes, while bacteria have one larger one. So the amount of information on each chromosome is also in large contast


Are amoebas animals?

Yes, amoebas are classified as animals. They belong to the kingdom Protista within the domain Eukaryota. Amoebas are unicellular organisms with flexible cell membranes that allow them to change their shape.


How do amoebas react to heat and cold?

I know that if it gets too cold or too hot the amoeba will try to make away from it. If they do not move fast enough they will die because it is too cold or hot. I'm only in grade 8 so my answer is not that sophisticated.


What is an amoebas purpose in life?

While amoebas are only single celled protozoa, some types are beneficial to their enviorment while others can be quite harmful. Amoebas can be found in both fresh and salt water, soil, and as parasites in animals. The most common amoebas, like the ones you usually see in science lab in schools, feed on decaying matter at the bottom of streams. The amoebas that are parasites can be quite dangerous to humans and animals, causing severe infections.Read more: http://greenanswers.com/q/138820/nature-ecosystems/what-purpose-do-amoebas-serve-environment#ixzz14ApMcGnp


Where do most amoebas live?

Amoeba lives in fresh and salt water. It also lives in animals and in humans.

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Where is it possible to learn about amoebas?

There is a great deal of fascinating information available about amoebas. If you are interested in only a basic amount, a quick look in an encyclopedia (in bound or online form) might be enough to provide you with a great deal of information about information about amoebas. If you wish to further your knowledge and understanding of amoebas, you could pursue more information at your local public library. Some great scientific sites online are also: Microscopy UK and Science Clarified.


How do amoebas live?

The amoeba lives (before it splits) for only 2 days.


What living things are composed of only one cell?

protists amoebas bacteria


What does pseudo truth mean?

Pseudo means a falsehood, for example, a pseudo-apostle is a false apostle;


Are amoebas large or small organisms?

They are microorganisms, consisting of only one cell, and they are so small that they cannot be seen with the unaided eye. Some organisms are smaller than amoebas, but they are still very small.


Is phrenology science or pseudo science?

Only an old pseudoscience (Gall, 1796).


What only have one celled?

Some amoebas are larger than this animal. But an amoeba has just one cell.


What is the list of Pseudo legendaries?

There are only 5, which are: Dragonite Salamence Garchomp Tyranitar Metagross


Is Ononokus a Pseudo Legendary?

No, it only has a stat total of 540, not 600, and it is not dual typed.


Why has bacteria only one chromosome but amoeba has several?

Because amoebas are more advanced in their design then bacteria, therefore they need the chromosomes to encode that information. Examples are like how amoebas have membrane bound nucleus and many organelles, in contrast bacteria lack these things. Also amoebas are much larger in size. However amoebas have many very small chromosomes, while bacteria have one larger one. So the amount of information on each chromosome is also in large contast


what animals have only one cell?

Some amoebas are larger than this animal. But an amoeba has just one cell.


Are amoebas animals?

Yes, amoebas are classified as animals. They belong to the kingdom Protista within the domain Eukaryota. Amoebas are unicellular organisms with flexible cell membranes that allow them to change their shape.