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Give differences between binary and multiple fission.

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Definitions:

  1. Binary fission: binary fission is the spliting or division of a cell into two daughter cells.
  2. Multiple fission: multiple fission is the division or spliting of a parent cell into two or more daughter cells

Differences:

Binary Fission
Multiple fission
1. One nucleus divides into two nuclei.
1. A single nucleus directly divides into multiple parts.
2. It occurs under normal conditions.
2. It takes place only in unfavorable conditions like formation of internal cysts.
3. The division of cytoplasm forms two individuals.
3. The division of cytoplasm directly forms multiple individuals.
4. Cytoplasm divides only after one karyokinesis or nuclear divisions.
4. Cytoplasm can divide only after multiple karyokinesis or nuclear divisions.
5. Example: Amoeba.
5. Example: Plasmodium.

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