Name the process by which an amoeba reproduces. Draw the various stages of its reproduction in a proper sequence. OR A student is viewing under a microscope a permanent slide showing various stages of asexual reproduction by budding in yeast. Draw diagrams of what he observes. (in proper sequence)

Reproduction in Amoeba

Amoeba reproduces asexually through the process of Binary Fission.

#### Stages of Binary Fission in Amoeba:

1. Parent Cell: The mature Amoeba cell prepares for division.
2. Karyokinesis (Nuclear Division): The nucleus begins to elongate and constrict in the middle.
3. Cytokinesis (Cytoplasmic Division): The cytoplasm starts to constrict along the plane of division, dividing the cell body.
4. Daughter Cells: The constriction deepens until the cell splits completely into two independent, identical daughter Amoebae.

``diagram {"xrange": [-1.08, 10.08], "yrange": [-1.0, 1.0], "lines": [{"from": [0.0, 0.0], "to": [3.0, 0.0], "label": ""}, {"from": [3.0, 0.0], "to": [6.0, 0.0], "label": ""}, {"from": [6.0, 0.0], "to": [9.0, 0.0], "label": ""}], "points": [{"x": 0.0, "y": 0.0, "label": "1. Parent Amoeba\n(Nucleus in center)"}, {"x": 3.0, "y": 0.0, "label": "2. Elongation of Nucleus\n(Karyokinesis starts)"}, {"x": 6.0, "y": 0.0, "label": "3. Cytoplasmic Constriction\n(Cytokinesis begins)"}, {"x": 9.0, "y": 0.0, "label": "4. Two Daughter Amoebae\n(Fully separated)"}]} ``

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OR: Budding in Yeast

If observing asexual reproduction in Yeast, the process is called Budding.

#### Stages of Budding in Yeast:

1. Parent Yeast Cell: A mature unicellular yeast cell.
2. Bud Initiation: A small protuberance or outgrowth (bud) appears on the parent cell body.
3. Nuclear Division: The nucleus of the parent cell divides, and one daughter nucleus migrates into the growing bud.
4. Bud Separation / Chain Formation: The bud matures, constricts at the base, and may either detach to form a new individual or remain attached to form a chain of buds.