In bacterial cell division, the cell divides into two nearly equal halves. This process is referred to as:
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The question is asking about the specific term used to describe the process of bacterial cell division where the cell splits into two nearly equal parts. The options provided are different biological processes, and the user needs to identify the correct one.
Answer
Binary fission.
The final answer is binary fission.
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The final answer is binary fission.
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Binary fission is a form of asexual reproduction commonly found in prokaryotic organisms, like bacteria, where the cell splits into two identical daughter cells.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing binary fission with mitosis or meiosis, which involve more complex processes in eukaryotic cells.
Sources
- Binary Fission - A Mode of Asexual Reproduction - BYJU'S - byjus.com
- Bacterial binary fission | The cell cycle and mitosis (article) - khanacademy.org
- 2017_SS1_Lecture_14 - Biology LibreTexts - bio.libretexts.org
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