Medical Microbiology

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Which process is mainly responsible for the division of bacterial cells?

  • Meiosis
  • Mitosis
  • Binary fission (correct)
  • Budding

What occurs during step four of binary fission?

  • Completion of cell compartments
  • Chromosome division
  • Cell enlargement
  • Synthesis of septum (correct)

Which factor is NOT involved in growth control of microorganisms?

  • Light (correct)
  • Oxygen
  • Temperature
  • pH

What is the purpose of duplication of chromosomes in bacterial cell division?

<p>To prepare for the cell cycle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the growing of the central transverse septum in bacterial cell division?

<p>Septation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During binary fission, what occurs in step three?

<p>Chromosome division and septation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main process responsible for division of bacterial cells?

<p>Binary fission (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT involved in growth control of microorganisms?

<p>Osmolarity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of cell enlargement in binary fission?

<p>To prepare for the cell cycle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cell division occurs mainly in bacterial cells?

<p>Binary fission (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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