Question

The process in which a parent body divides to form two daughter cells is called as

• A. Fragmentation
• B. Budding
• C. Binary fission
• D. Regeneration

Answer 1

The correct option is C Binary fission

A. Fragmentation is the process of breaking down of parent individual into small pieces or fragments accidentally or through external force. Each piece or fragment develops into a new individual.

B. Budding is the process in which the parent cell produces one or more bud like protuberances which detach from parent cell and grow into a new individual.

C. Binary fission is the process of division of parent cell into two daughter cells of equal size. During binary fission, the cell elongates and its nucleus divides into two daughter nuclei.

D. Regeneration is the capability of an organism to form a new individual from any cut part of the body.

So, the correct answer is 'Binary fission'.