what is binary fission and types of binary fission.?
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Binary fission is a for. of asexual reproduction in which an organism divides into two , each part carrying one copy of genetic material .
The process in which the parent cell divides to form two
similar daughter cells is binary fission. It takes place either by mitosis or
amitosis. When there are favourable conditions and abundant food supply
then the organisms undergo binary fission. Prokaryotes, Protists and
eukaryotic cell-organelle like mitochondria and chloroplasts perform
binary fission.
Based on axis of fission there are three subtypes of binary fission.
(a) Simple binary fission : The plane of division is not definite, it can be
in any direction due to lack of specific shape as in Amoeba
(b) Transverse binary fission : The plane of division is transverse, as in
Paramoecium.
(c) Longitudinal binary fission : The plane of division is in length-wise direction as in Euglena