Binary Fission Flashcards
1
Q
What is the first part of binary fission?
A
The prokaryote replicates its DNA (the chromosomal DNA and any plasmids)
1
Q
What is the second part of binary fission?
A
The cell membrane splits into 2 cells
2
Q
How can the 2 cells made in binary fission differ from each other?
A
They may contain a different number of plasmids
3
Q
Are the 2 cells made in binary fission still genetically identical?
A
Yes, they still contain 1 loop of chromosomal DNA
