Steps of Binary Fission

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

A prokaryotic cell before division

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

Chromosomes are uncoiled, DNA is replicated,
plasmids replicate

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Cell elongates
Circular chromosomes migrate to opposite ends

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

Septum formation

Question 5

Step 5

Answer 5

A new cell wall and membrane are formed down the middle of the cell

Question 6

Step 6

Answer 6

Two daughter cells are created