In Paramecium asexual reproduction occurs by means of

Multiple fission

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Transverse binary fission

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Longitudinal fission

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Transverse binary fission
Paramecium reproduces asexually by means of transverse binary fission. Multiple fission occurs in amoeba. Longitudinal fission is in Euglena.

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Why binary fission is an example of asexual reproduction?

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.	--------------------------------------

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