Question

Explain binary fission and multiple fission

Answer 1

Binary fission and multiple fission are explained in detail below:

Binary fission:

1. Binary fission is the splitting or division of a cell into two daughter cells.

2. Cytoplasm divides only after one karyokinesis or nuclear division.

3. It occurs under normal conditions.

4. The division of cytoplasm forms two individuals.

5. One nucleus divides into two nuclei.

Example: Amoeba.

Multiple fission:

1. Multiple fission is the division or splitting of a parent cell into two or more daughter cells.

2. It takes place only in unfavourable conditions like the formation of internal cysts.

3. Cytoplasm can divide only after multiple karyokinesis or nuclear divisions.

4. A single nucleus directly divides into multiple parts.

5. The division of cytoplasm directly forms multiple individuals.

Example: Plasmodium

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