(b) How does binary fission differ from multiple fission?

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Binary fission Multiple fission

Two daughter organisms are formed. More than two (multiple) daughter organisms are formed.

Does not involve cyst formation. Cyst breaks during favourable conditions.

Example:- Amoeba Example:- Plasmodium

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(a) What is meant by the term 'fission' as used in biology?
(b) How does binary fission differ from multiple fission?
(c) Name one organism which reproduces by binary fission and another which reproduces by multiple fission.
(d) State whether the above-named organisms are animals or plants.

How does binary fission differ from multiple fission?

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Binary fission	Multiple fission
Two daughter organisms are formed.	More than two (multiple) daughter organisms are formed.
Does not involve cyst formation.	Cyst breaks during favourable conditions.
Example:- Amoeba	Example:- Plasmodium

(b) How does binary fission differ from multiple fission?

Binary fission Multiple fission Two daughter organisms are formed. More than two (multiple) daughter organisms are formed. Does not involve cyst formation. Cyst breaks during favourable conditions. Example:- Amoeba Example:- Plasmodium

Binary fission Multiple fission

Two daughter organisms are formed. More than two (multiple) daughter organisms are formed.

Does not involve cyst formation. Cyst breaks during favourable conditions.

Example:- Amoeba Example:- Plasmodium