Some protists use multiple fission (cell division preceded by several nuclear divisions) as a means of reproduction. Multiple fission is also referred to as

A. budding.
B. schizogony.
C. intermediary meiosis.
D. syngamy.
E. zygotic meiosis.


Answer: B

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