Question

How is binary fission different from budding?

Answer 1

• Major difference between binary fission and budding is that in budding there is an outgrowth from the parent individual producing a bud, which is identical to its parent individual, but in binary fission, there is no bud or outgrowth formation. 
• In budding, a new individual is formed on the old individual. So the parent or old individual is still there without any change, but in binary fission, the old individual is split into two new individuals.

• Basically the prokaryotes show binary fission. Many eukaryotes like fungi, sponges, and certain plants are reproduced using budding.

Answer 2

Binary fission and budding are both methods of Asexual - reproduction. They are both very similar however they do have their differences. They are considered the most simplest methods of Asexual reproduction.