Question

Multiple fission is seen in unicellular algae such as chlorella and

• A. Amoeba
• B. Chlamydomonas
• C. Paramecium
• D. Spirogyra

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Chlamydomonas

The correct option is : B

Explanation of the correct option :

1. During the favorable condition, the nuclei of some organisms like chlorella and Chlamydomonas split into many nuclei and form cyst.
2. These cyst rupture the wall of the cells and form many new organisms.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

Amoeba split into two daughter cells hence reproduce by binary fission.

Option C:

Paramecium split into two daughter cells hence reproduce by binary fission.

Option D:

Spirogyra is a filamentous algae, reproduce by fragmentation.

Final answer: Multiple fission is seen in unicellular algae such as chlorella and Chlamydomonas.