Question

The organism which do not reproduce by binary fission is

• A. Amoeba
• B. Plasmodium
• C. Paramoecium
• D. Leishmania

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Plasmodium

The correct option is b

Explanation for the correct option

1. In Plasmodium, the reproduction takes place by multiple fission under unfavorable environmental conditions.
2. In this process, a single parent is divided into several daughter cells.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Option a

1. Under favorable conditions, Amoeba reproduces by binary fission.
2. In binary fission, the parent organism is divided into two identical daughter organisms.

Option c:

1. In Paramecium, binary fission occurs along the transverse axis.

Option d:

1. Leishmania is a parasitic protozoan that reproduces by longitudinal binary fission.

Final answer: The organism which do not reproduce by binary fission is Plasmodium.