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Question
How does binary fission differ from multiple fission?
Distinguish Between
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Solution 1
In binary fission, the parental cell divides into two daughter cells. In multiple fission, the parent organism keeps on dividing for innumerable times giving rise to many offsprings.
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Solution 2
| Binary fission | Multiple fission |
| 1. The nucleus divides into two parts. | 1. The nucleus divides into many parts. |
| 2. It gives rise to new individuals. | 2. It gives rise to many individuals. |
| 3. Cytoplasm divides after each nuclear division. | 3. Cytoplasm does not divide after every nuclear division. |
| 4. eg. Amoeba. | 4. eg. Plasmodium. |
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