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How does binary fission differ from multiple fission ?

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Two differences between binary fission and multiple fission are :

S.No.Binary FissionMultiple Fission
(i)It is the division of one cell into two similar or identical cells.It is the process, in which many individuals are fonned from a single individual.
(ii)The nucleus first divides automatically into two, followed by the division of the cytoplasm.The nucleus of the cell divides repeatedly, producing many nuclei.
 

Binary Fission: An organism is divided into two individuals. Mitotic division takes place resulting in two identical individuals or daughter cells. e.g., Amoeba.

Multiple Fission: Mitotic division takes place. The nucleus divides repeatedly to form a number of equal sized and similar individuals, e.g., Plasmodium.



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