Name an organism which shows binary fission and another which shows multiple fission.
Binary fission: Amoeba, Bacteria
Multiple fission: Algae, protists, sporozoans
(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.
Find the correct set of difference for binary fission and multiple fission from the following table:
Binary fissionMultiple fissionA. Many individuals formed from a singleTwo individuals formed from a singleparentparentB. Form cyst during unfavorableNo cyst formationconditionsC. Bacteria show binary fissionPlasmodium show multiple fissonD. No definite pattern of divisionDivision occurs in a particular pattern
The picture above shows multiple fission. Which of the following options explains the difference from binary fission? You may choose more than one option.