Multiple fission differs from binary fission as _________.

it forms more than two daughter cells

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it occurs under favorable as well as unfavourable conditions

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its cytoplasm does not divide after every nuclear division.

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all of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D all of the above
While binary fission produces two daughter cells, multiple fission is capable of producing more than two daughter cells and can occur under unfavorable conditions as well, unlike the binary fission that occurs only under favourable conditions. Besides, in multiple fission, cytokinesis does not take place after every nuclear division.

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Write any two differences between binary fission and multiple fission in a tabular form as observed in cells of organisms.

(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.

Q. How does binary fission differ from multiple fission?

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