A method of asexual reproduction by splitting into two (binary fission) or more (multiple fission) parts, each of which develops into an independent organism. The process is common among single-celled micro-organisms.
In general fission is a splitting or breaking up into parts.
In physics, nuclear fission is a process where a large nucleus (such as uranium) is split into two smaller nuclei.
In biology, binary fission refers to the process whereby a prokaryote reproduces by cell division.
In anthropology, fission refers to the process whereby a nationstate divides and becomes multiple states (example: Yugoslavia).
Fission is also a Swedish Metal band.
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