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Which term describes the process by which a bacterial cell divides to produce two genetically identical daughter cells?
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7. Prokaryotic Cell Structures & Functions
Binary Fission
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Binary fission produces __________.
A
multiple spores
B
four genetically diverse cells
C
two genetically identical daughter cells
D
one haploid and one diploid cell
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Understand the process of binary fission, which is a type of asexual reproduction commonly found in prokaryotes like bacteria.
Recall that binary fission involves the replication of the organism's single circular chromosome, followed by division of the cytoplasm.
Recognize that this process results in the formation of two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the original parent cell.
Contrast binary fission with other reproductive processes such as sporulation (which produces multiple spores) and meiosis (which produces genetically diverse cells).
Conclude that binary fission produces two genetically identical daughter cells, not multiple spores, genetically diverse cells, or cells with different ploidy levels.
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