The cellular process by which two bacterial daughter cells arise from one bacterial parent cell is known as:

• A. Conjugation
• B. Meiosis
• C. Binary fission
• D. Mitosis

Answer: (C)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand that the problem is asking about the process by which a single bacterial cell divides to form two daughter cells.
2. Recall that bacteria are prokaryotic organisms, which means they do not undergo mitosis or meiosis, processes that are typical of eukaryotic cells.
3. Recognize that conjugation is a process where bacteria exchange genetic material, but it does not result in cell division.
4. Identify that binary fission is the process by which a bacterial cell duplicates its genetic material and divides into two identical daughter cells.
5. Conclude that binary fission is the correct process for bacterial cell division, as it is the method by which one bacterial parent cell divides to form two daughter cells.