Binary Fission Flashcards
1
Q
What is binary fission?
A
A type of simple cell division, used by prokaryotic cells to reproduce.
2
Q
Give two things that help maximise the rate of binary fission
A
Warm environment and lots of nutrients
3
Q
How long can it take for some bacteria (E. Coli) to replicate in the right environment?
A
As little as 20 minutes
4
Q
What happens if conditions become unfavourable?
A
The cells will stop dividing and eventually begin to die
