Topic 1a - cell structure and cell division ( 6. Binary fission )

Question 1

what is binary fission?

Answer 1

prokaryotic cells such as bacteria replicate in a simple type of cell division called binary fission. the cell makes 2 copies of its genetic material before splitting

Question 2

process?

Answer 2

1. circular DNA and plasmids replicate
2. cell gets bigger and DNA and plasmids move to either end of the cell.
3. cytoplasm begins to divide and new cells walls begin to form.
4. once divided 2 daughter cells are produced. each cell has one copy of circular DNA but can have multiple plasmids than before.