Binary Fission Flashcards
1
Q
is binary fission sexual or asexual
A
asexual
2
Q
how does the circular chromosome in prokaryotes interact with the cell wall during binary fission?
A
it attaches to the cell wall and replicates while the cell grows
3
Q
How does the cell wall and plasma membrane generate two new daughter cells during binary fission?
A
the plasma membrane and cell wall grow inward the cell along the midline and split the cell into two.
4
Q
What is the main reason why binary fission is faster than mitosis?
A
It requires far fewer requirements before replication than mitosis.
