Question

In a paramecium, the nucleus divides first and then the cytoplasm divides, forming two identical daughter cells. Which type of reproduction takes place in paramecia?

Answer 1

This type of reproduction is called binary fission.

Step-by-step explanation:

Binary fission is a type of reproduction in paramecium that involves producing two identical daughter cells from one mother cell. These daughter cells are called clones, and are not genetically distinct from their progenitor. No genetic exchange is involved and they are genetically indequingishable.

The resulting DNA is identical to the original copy and newly copied chromosomes separate into two identical daughter cells with the same chromosome number. All offspring remain identical.