Binary Fission

Question 1

Is to?

Answer 1

Replicate bacterial genome

Question 2

Occurs at?

Answer 2

Origin of replication

Question 3

Outline the process

Answer 3

Origin of replication;

Double helix unwinds;

DNA is circular, no free end of DNA
-> interlocking struct’

Topioisomerase cut, separate, reseal the two DNA molecules;

Duplicated DNA attaches to plasma membrane;

Cell elongates;

Cell divides, duplicated DNA separates;

Cell membrane invaginates forming double layer ax the long axis;

New cell wall formation