(c) Name one organism which reproduces by binary fission and another which reproduces by multiple fission.

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Solution

Amoeba reproduces by binary fission. The parent cell splits into two daughter cells which are the clones.

Plasmodium reproduces by multiple fission. About 1000 daughter cells are produced by the multiple fission of one plasmodium cell.

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