Distinguish between binary fission and multiple fission.
Binary fission and multiple fission
| Binary fission | Multiple fission |
|---|---|
| 1. Forms two daughter individuals | 1. Forms many daughter individuals |
| 2. Divides only once | 2. Divides repeatedly |
| 3. No residue is left | 3. Residue is left |
| 4. Takes place in favourableconditions | 4. Takes place in favourable as well as unfavourableconditions |
| 5. Immortality is present | 5. Immortality is absent |
| Example: Amoeba reproduces by binary fission | Example: Plasmodium reproduces through multiple fission |