Question

List in tabular form two differences between binary fission and multiple fission.

Answer 1

The key differences between binary fission and multiple fission are as follows:

Binary fission	Multiple fission
It is the division of one organism into two similar identical organisms.	It is the division of one organism into multiple organisms.
The nucleus first divides amitotically into two, followed by division of the cytoplasm.	The nucleus divides repeatedly producing many nuclei and many daughter cells are produced.
E.g. Amoeba.	E.g. Plasmodium.