Define binary fission.

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Binary fission is a kind of asexual reproduction. It is the most common form of reproduction in prokaryotes such as bacteria. It occurs in some single-celled Eukaryotes like the Ameoba and the Paramoecium. The parent cell divides to form two daughter cells. It comprises of karyogamy and plasmogamy.

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