Solution :
The process by which a parent cell divides into two daughter cells is known as binary fission. The process of multiple fission occurs when a single parent cell divides into a large number of daughter cells.
Binary fission
i) A parent cell is present which on cytokinesis forms two daughter cells.
ii) It undergoes cytokinesis.
iii) It occurs during favourable conditions.
Example – Amoeba
Multiple fission
i) A parent cell is present which forms many daughter cells.
ii) It undergoes multiple divisions to form many daughter cells.
iii) It occurs during unfavourable conditions.
Example – Plasmodium