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How does binary fission differ from multiple fission?

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Binary fission differs from multiple fission in the following ways: 

  • An organism divides into two equal daughter cells whereas, multiple fission divides into two or more daughter cells. 
  • In binary fission, a layer has been formed whereas, in multiple fission, a thick outermost layer called cyst is formed around the cell.
  • Binary fission takes place in favorable conditions whereas, multiple fission takes place in unfavorable conditions.
  • An example of binary fission can be seen in Amoeba and an example of multiple fission is the malarial parasite. 

 

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Ritika Jonwal

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In Binary fission one organism is divided into two daughter cells and in Multiple fission one organism is divided into a large no. of daughter cells. Eg. ameoba in binary fission and plasmodium in multiple fission.

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Prabh Grewal

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