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Amoeba and Yeast reproduce asexually by fission and budding respectively, because they are

A

Microscopic organisms

B

Heterotrophic organisms

C

Unicellular organisms

D

Uninucleate organisms

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Reproductive Methods**: - Amoeba reproduces asexually by a process called **fission**. In this process, the amoeba grows and divides into two equal parts, resulting in two daughter cells. This is specifically known as **binary fission**. - Yeast, on the other hand, reproduces asexually by a process called **budding**. In budding, a small bud forms on the parent yeast cell, grows, and eventually detaches to become a new individual. 2. **Identifying the Characteristics of the Organisms**: - Both amoeba and yeast are **unicellular organisms**. This means they consist of a single cell, which is a significant factor in their mode of reproduction. - Being unicellular limits the complexity of their reproductive strategies compared to multicellular organisms. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option A: Microscopic organisms** - While both amoeba and yeast are microscopic, not all microscopic organisms reproduce by fission or budding. This option is too broad and incorrect. - **Option B: Heterotrophic organisms** - This refers to organisms that cannot produce their own food. While amoeba and yeast are heterotrophic, many heterotrophs reproduce sexually, making this option incorrect. - **Option C: Unicellular organisms** - This option is correct because both amoeba and yeast are unicellular, and this characteristic is directly related to their asexual reproduction methods. - **Option D: Uninucleated organisms** - Many organisms, including multicellular ones, can be uninucleated but do not reproduce asexually through fission or budding, making this option incorrect. 4. **Conclusion**: - The correct answer is **unicellular organisms** because amoeba and yeast reproduce asexually through fission and budding due to their unicellular nature.
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