Which unicellular organism divides randomly in orientation during binary fission?

Leishmania

Amoeba

Plasmodium

Yeast

Answer and Solution

B. Amoeba

Amoeba divides randomly during binary fission, in contrast to Leishmania, which divides in a specific orientation due to its structure.

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