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In which of the following organisms, multiple fission is a means of asexual reproduction ?
In which of the following organisms, multiple fission is a means of asexual reproduction ?
Updated On: Dec 11, 2024
- Yeast
- Leishmania
- Paramoecium
- Plasmodium
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Multiple fission occurs when a single organism divides into multiple offspring simultaneously. This process is commonly observed in Plasmodium, a protozoan parasite.
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