Question

how does binary fission differ from multiple fission

Answer 1

In Binary fission, during reproduction the organism divides into two daughter cells whereas in multiple fission, the organism divides into multiple daughter cells.
Example for binary fission : Amoeba
Example for multiple fission : Plasmodium (Malaria parasite)

Answer 2

Answer:

• When a single cell divides into two equal halves, it is known as binary fission. Bacteria and amoeba are the examples of binary fission.
• When a single cell divides into multiple daughter cells at the same time, it is known as multiple fission. Algae and sporozoans are the examples of multiple fission.