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What is the meaning of multiple fission : Describe.

The process by which there is division of a parent cell into several daughter cells is called multiple fission. During this process the nucleus of parent cell divides into many daughter nuclei along with the division of cytoplasm.

Multiple fission seen in Plasmodium.



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