In Amoeba, the process of binary fission involves the division of the nucleus followed by the division of the cytoplasm. This type of division is specifically known as:
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Correct answer: Amitosis
Binary fission in unicellular organisms like Amoeba occurs through simple cell division (amitosis or mitosis). The parent cell divides into two equal halves, each rapidly growing into an adult.
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