Which among the following is the first step in binary fission?

Formation of bud

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Splitting of cell

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Doubling of genetic material

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Formation of cyst

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Solution

The correct option is C Doubling of genetic material
In binary fission, before the cell splits the genetic material that is, DNA needs to be doubled which moves to the opposite sides of the cell and then the cell splits into two.
Cyst is formed by plasmodium which exhibits multiple fission.

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