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Solution: Binary fission and multiple fission are the types of cell division and hence reproduction.
It is a asexual reproduction as only one type of parent is involved.
During binary fission a single cell gets divided into two equal and identical daughter cells and it is most commonly seen in prokaryotic reproduction.
While during multiple fission a single cell gets divided into more than two (multiple) daughter cells and is mostly seen in reproduction of some protists and parasitic species.
Binary fission | Multiple fission |
Two daughter cells are formed from a single parent cell or nucleus. | Many daughter cells are formed from a single parent cell or nucleus. |
Takes place under favourable conditions. | Take place under unfavourable conditions. |
Divides only once. | Divides frequently. |
Both nucleus and cytoplasm division happens simultaneously. | Nuclear division occurs first and then a little portion of cytoplasm gets surrounded around it. |
Definite pattern of cell division is followed. | Has no definite pattern of cell division involved. |
Example: amoeba, bacteria, Euglena, etc. | Examples: algae, plasmodium, etc. |