Differences between Binary Fission and Conjugation
Differences between Binary Fission and Conjugation
| S.N. | Binary fission | Conjugation |
| 1 | It occurs during favorable condition. | During unfavorable condition. |
| 2 | It takes place in healthy Paramecium. | Takes place in weak Paramecium. |
| 3 | Occurs with only one parent. | Occurs between two parents |
| 4 | It is asexual type of reproduction. | It is sexual type of reproduction. |
| 5 | It continues for long generation (about 300 generations). | It takes place after long generation. |
| 6 | Both micro and macronucleus take part in the process. | Macronucleus degenerates. Only micronucleus take part in the process. |
| 7 | Breaking down of nucleus. | Exchange of nuclear materials. |
| 8 | Does not need mate. | Need mate. |
| 9 | Male and female pronuclei are not formed. | Male and female pronuclei are formed. |
| 9 | Produce identical offspring. | Produce different offspring- genetic diversity. |
| 10 | Paramecium becomes weaker and short. | Becomes young due to nuclear exchange. |
| 11 | Reproduce quickly. | Reproduce slowly. |
| 12 | Change in environment effects all. | Change in environment does not effects all. |
| 13 | One cell can continue species survival. | One cell cannot continue species survival. |
| 14 | No F-factor | Has F-factor. |
Differences between Binary Fission and Conjugation
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