Question

Protozoans reproduce by binary fission as well as multiple fission. WHich process is better and why?

Answer 1

Multiple fission is better than binary fission because in multiple fission single organisms give rise to a large number of new organisms at a time. This means the production rate is high which may be beneficial for the protozoa as it leads to better chances of their survival. These unicellular organisms or Protozoans has a very short life span, so it is important for them to reproduce rapidly.