Binary Fission Flashcards
1
Q
what process do prokaryotic cells use to divide ?
A
Binary fission
2
Q
How does Binary fission work ?
A
The floating circular DNA and plasmid(s) replicate, the cell starts growing and the DNA goes to either end of the cell. the cell then divides as does the cytoplasm
3
Q
What are the best conditions for bacteria to divide in ?
A
Warm environment with lots of nutrients
4
Q
what is mean division time ?
A
The amount of time it takes for one bacteria cell to divide into 2
5
Q
A bacteria cell has a mean division time of 30 minuets. How many cells will it have produced after 2.5 hours ?
A
2.5 x 60 = 150 minuets
150 / 30 = 5 divisions
2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 = 32 cells
