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

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microscopic organism

B

heterotrophic organisms

C

unicellular organisms

D

uninucleate organisms

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Organisms**: - Amoeba and yeast are both examples of microorganisms. Amoeba is a protozoan, while yeast is a type of fungus. 2. **Reproductive Methods**: - Amoeba reproduces asexually through a process called binary fission, where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells. - Yeast reproduces asexually through budding, where a new organism develops from an outgrowth or bud on the parent organism. 3. **Characteristics of Amoeba and Yeast**: - Both organisms are unicellular, meaning they consist of a single cell that carries out all life functions independently. 4. **Asexual Reproduction in Unicellular Organisms**: - In unicellular organisms like amoeba and yeast, asexual reproduction is the predominant mode of reproduction. This is because it allows for rapid population growth without the complexities of sexual reproduction. 5. **Eliminating Other Options**: - Microscopic: While both organisms are microscopic, this characteristic does not directly relate to their mode of reproduction. - Heterotrophic: This refers to their nutritional mode but does not influence their method of reproduction. - Uninucleate: While amoeba and yeast are uninucleate, this characteristic does not exclusively determine their mode of reproduction since other uninucleate organisms can reproduce sexually. 6. **Conclusion**: - The correct reason why amoeba and yeast reproduce asexually by fission and budding respectively is that they are unicellular organisms. **Final Answer**: Amoeba and yeast reproduce asexually by fission and budding respectively, because they are unicellular organisms. ---
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