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	Fission is a splitting of something into two parts. Fission may refer to: In physics, nuclear fission Nuclear fission In nuclear physics and nuclear chemistry, nuclear fission is a nuclear reaction in which the atomic nucleus of an atom splits into smaller parts, often producing free neutrons and lighter atomic nucleus, which may eventually produce photons .... is a process where a large atomic nucleus (such as uranium) is split into two smaller particles. In biology, binary fission Binary fission Binary fission is the form of asexual reproduction and cell division used by prokaryotic and some eukaryotic organisms . This process results in the reproduction of a living prokaryotic cell by division into two parts which each have the potential to grow to the size of the original cell.... is the mitosis process whereby a prokaryote reproduces by cell division In anthropology Anthropology Anthropology is the study of humans and humanity in its totality. Anthropology has origins in the natural sciences, and the humanities. In Great Britain it was originally divided into physical anthropology and cultural anthropology, which itself was divided into archaeology, technology, ethnology and sociology .... , fission is the process whereby a nation-state divides and becomes multiple states In geology, fissility Fissility (geology) Fissility refers to the property of mudstones to split along layers, more or less parallel to the plane of bedding, thus becoming described as shales.... is the property of mudstones to split along layers Other uses: Fission (band) Fission (band) Fission is a Sweden melodic death metal band formed in 2002. The band began as Benny H?gglund's personal project, with the hopes of fusing melody and aggression into his music.... , a Swedish melodic death metal band