Question

how does multiple fission different from binary fission

Answer 1

Fission of protists. Multiple fission at the cellular level occurs in many protists, e.g. sporozoans and algae. The nucleus of the parent cell divides several times by amitosis, producing several nuclei. The cytoplasm then separates, creating multiple daughter cells.

Answer 2

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FISSION -

<> splitting of an unicellular organism into two or more than two separate daughter cells.

TYPES OF FISSION -

Binary fission - division of parent cell into two small nearly equal sized identical daughter cells is called binary fission.

Multiple fission - division of parent cell into several small nearby equal sized daughter individuals is called Multiple Fission.

DIFFERENCES -

• Binary fission

<> production of two individuals
<> under favourable conditions
<> nucleus = 2 nuclei
<> cytoplasm divides after nuclear division
<> no other part is left

• Multiple fission

<> several individuals are produced
<> both favourable and unfavourable conditions
<> nucleus equals to number of daughter nuclei
<> it doesn't divide
<> a part of the body (covering and residual cytoplasm) is left

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