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(a) List in tabular form two differences between binary fission and multiple fission.
(b) What happens when a mature Spirogyra filament attains considerable length.
(b) What happens when a mature Spirogyra filament attains considerable length.
Solution:
(a) The difference between binary fission and multiple fission is as follows:
| S.No. | Binary Fission | Multiple Fission |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Binary fission results in formation of two individuals from the single parent. | Multiple fission results in formation of many cells from a single parent. |
| 2 | It occurs in most of bacterium relay from binary fission for reproduction. For example; Amoeba reproduces through binary fission in which two daughter nuclei are formed from a single parent. | It occurs in few organisms and not only for reproduction but also to tide over unfavourable condition. For example : When a spirogyra filament attains considerable length, the filament breaks down into smaller pieces which grow up to a mature spirogyra. This process is called fragmentation. |
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