Quick Answer:The Amoeba Binary Fission Slide is a prepared whole-mount slide of Amoeba proteus caught at various stages of binary fission, as the parent cell divides into two genetically identical daughter cells.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
Whole mount of Amoeba proteus.
Several stages of binary fission captured on one slide.
Shows nuclear elongation, constriction of the cytoplasm and formation of daughter cells.
Illustrates karyokinesis and cytokinesis in a protozoan.
The slide is used to teach asexual reproduction in single-celled organisms. Students find cells at different points in division, from the elongating nucleus to the pinching of the cytoplasm, and put the stages in order to see how one amoeba becomes two.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stages are visible on the Amoeba Binary Fission Slide?
Amoeba proteus is shown at various stages of binary fission, including nuclear elongation, constriction of the cytoplasm and the formation of two daughter cells.