What is meant by the term 'fission' as used in biology?

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The term fission in biology refers to the division of an organism, or a cell into two or more parts and the regeneration of each part into a new organism or a new cell. The nucleus divides by the process of karyokinesis. The cytoplasm divides by the process of cytokinesis. Karyokinesis is followed by cytokinesis.
For example, binary fission and multiple fission.

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