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How does binary fission differ from multiple-fission?

                       BINARY FISSION

                MULTIPLE FISSION

•Binary fission nucleus divides into to 2 new individuals nuclei

•Multiple  nucleus divides into many parts and the cytoplasm does not divide after each nuclear division.

 

It occurs in normal condition
It occurs during unfavourable condition like Encysted sage

•Binary fission reproduction occurs in Amoeba.

•Multiple fission reproduction occurs in Plasmodium.

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