Question

Name the method by which Leishmania reproduce.

Answer 1

1. Leishmania reproduces by longitudinal binary fission, which is a specialized form of binary fission.
2. The division takes place along the longitudinal axis of the cell.
3. Leishmania has a flagellum at one end, and the division ensures that each daughter cell receives a flagellum for movement.

Answer 2

Leishmania and Amoeba both reproduce asexually through binary fission, although they are divided as follows:

Amoeba: Divides by irregular binary fission, which can happen in any plane.

Leishmania: Divides by longitudinal binary fission, in which the flagellum causes the split to happen along a fixed axis.