2006-10-19 11:25:51 · 5 answers · asked by sebas 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Well, it ceases to exist as a complete individual. But it doesn't die or "disappear". It simply divides into two new individuals. So, all of its constituent parts still exist and are still alive, but they now belong to two cells instead of to one. This is true of any cell that divides, not just an ameba.
2006-10-19 11:29:38 · answer #1 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, it's "amoeba". In science, you really have to be careful about spelling.
Amoebas reproduce through a process called binary fission. This means that the cell divides into two. The DNA pairs divide, move to opposite sides of the cell, and then the cell divides. The half-strands of DNA will assemble themselves, the cell will mature and reproduce once again.
So, the parent cell doen't cease to exist, but lives on as part of the 'child' cells.
2006-10-19 18:38:28 · answer #2 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
true of course, the extern membrane of the parent cell ceases to give way to the new born, although it's DNA continue existence but divided, a half for each of the two new cells.(it's amoeba)
2006-10-19 20:24:07 · answer #3 · answered by Majdi B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When an amoeba divides it is equally parent and new cell in each of the two cells that are developed by the splitting
2006-10-19 18:37:17 · answer #4 · answered by skypiercer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no parent cell. You're thinking of yeast.
2006-10-19 18:33:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋