Binary fission

• How do prokaryotic cells replicate?

  Binary fission
• What divides in binary fission?

  Circular DNA and plasmids
• Where do the circular DNA strands move?

  Opposite ends of the cell
• What happens after the circular DNA strands move to the sides of the cell?

  The cytoplasm divides and new cell walls are formed
• What is the right environment for bacteria growth to be fast?

  Warm environment with lots of nutrients
• What is the mean division time?

  The average amount of time it takes for one bacterial cell to divide