Binary Fission Flashcards
1
Q
What are first 3 steps of Binary Fission?
A
The DNA is replicated along with any plasmids and the number of ribosomes also increases. The cell elongates
2
Q
What are the last 3 steps of Binary Fission?
A
The cytoplasm divides and the cell wall has to be reformed along the centre. Two new cells with a single identical copy of the circular DNA loop are made.
3
Q
What is the equation to calculate the number of bacteria at the end of the growth period?
A
Number of bacteria at the beginning of the growth period x 2(number of divisions)
