Asexual Reproduction: Binary Fission
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¿Cuál es el proceso por el cual una célula se divide en dos células hijas idénticas?

  • Fisión binaria (correct)
  • Mitosis
  • Meiosis
  • Reproducción sexual

    • ¿Cuál es el resultado final del proceso de fisión binaria?

  • Dos células hijas genéticamente idénticas (correct)
  • Dos células hijas genéticamente diferentes
  • Una célula hija genéticamente modificada
  • Tres células hijas genéticamente variables

    • ¿Qué tipo de células suelen reproducirse mediante fisión binaria?

  • Células embrionarias
  • Células procariotas (correct)
  • Células eucariotas
  • Células cancerosas

    • ¿Cuál es una desventaja de la fisión binaria?

    <p>La falta de variación genética</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Cuál es una ventaja de la fisión binaria?

    <p>La velocidad de reproducción</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Qué tipo de reproducción se lleva a cabo enorganismos como E. coli?

    <p>Fisión binaria</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Asexual Reproduction: Binary Fission

    Definition

    • Binary fission is a type of asexual reproduction in which a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells.

    Characteristics

    • Occurs in prokaryotic cells, such as bacteria
    • No genetic variation is introduced during the process
    • Results in two genetically identical daughter cells

    Process

    1. Replication of DNA: The cell's DNA is replicated, resulting in two identical copies.
    2. Cell Elongation: The cell grows and elongates, preparing for division.
    3. Cytokinesis: The cell divides into two daughter cells, each receiving a copy of the DNA.
    4. Separation: The daughter cells separate, resulting in two identical cells.

    Examples

    • Bacteria, such as E. coli, reproduce through binary fission
    • Some protists, such as amoebas, also reproduce through binary fission

    Advantages

    • Rapid reproduction: allows for quick population growth
    • Genetic consistency: ensures that the genetic traits of the parent cell are preserved

    Disadvantages

    • Lack of genetic variation: can make the population more susceptible to diseases and environmental changes

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    Learn about the process of binary fission, a type of asexual reproduction where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells. Understand its characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages.

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