Join thousands of students who trust us to help them ace their exams!Watch the first video
Multiple Choice
Bacteria most commonly reproduce by which asexual process?
A
Multiple fission (schizogony)
B
Binary fission
C
Meiosis
D
Budding (as in yeast)
Verified step by step guidance
1
Understand that bacteria reproduce asexually, meaning they do not require a partner to produce offspring.
Identify the common asexual reproduction methods: binary fission, multiple fission (schizogony), meiosis, and budding.
Recall that meiosis is a process of sexual reproduction involving reduction of chromosome number, so it is not typical for bacteria.
Recognize that budding is common in yeast, which are fungi, not bacteria.
Conclude that the most common asexual reproduction method in bacteria is binary fission, where one bacterial cell divides into two identical daughter cells.