binary fission Flashcards
1
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binary fission
A
the method of cell replication used by prokaryotes
a single dna molecule (chromosome) attaches to the plasma membrane at a specific point
2
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purpose of binary fission
A
reproduction - asexual
repair damaged cells
growth
3
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stages of binary fission
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Dna Replication - the circular chromosome uncoils and replicates
Cell elongation - the duplicated chromosome and plasmids migrate to opposite ends
Cytokinesis - a septum, new cell wall and membrane, form down the middle resulting in the creation of two new daughter cells.
