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How does binary fission differ from multiple-fission?







BINARY FISSION


•Binary fission gives rise to 2 new individuals. The nucleus divides into 2 parts and the cytoplasm divides after each nuclear division.


•Binary fission reproduction occurs in Amoeba.



MULTIPLE FISSION


•Multiple fission gives rise to many individuals. The nucleus divides into many parts and the cytoplasm does not divide after each nuclear division.


•Multiple fission reproduction occurs in Plasmodium.




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