Asexual reproduction in flagellates usually occurs by the process of

Binary fission

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Simple fission

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Longitudinal binary fission

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None of the above

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The correct option is C Longitudinal binary fission
Binary fission is the primary method of reproduction of prokaryotic organisms. In protists, binary fission is often differentiated into types as transverse or longitudinal, depending on the axis of separation. Longitudinal binary fission occurs in flagellates, such as Euglena.

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Complete the following chart.

	Asexual reproduction		Sexual reproduction
1.	Reproduction that occurs with the help of somatic cells is called asexual reproduction.	1.	----------------------
2.	-------------------------------------------------------	2.	Male and female parent are necessary for sexual reproduction.
3.	This reproduction occurs with the help of mitosis only.	3.	----------------------------------
4.	----------------------------------------------	4.	New individual formed by this method is genetically different from parents.
5.	Asexual reproduction occurs in different individuals by various methods like binary 5 fission, multiple fission, budding, fragmentation, regeneration, vegetative propagation, spore production, etc.	5.	--------------------------------------

Asexual reproduction in fungi occurs by

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