binary fission

• What is binary fission?

  Process of prokaryotic cell division
• How does binary fission differ from mitosis?

  Binary fission occurs in prokaryotic cells
• What organisms primarily use binary fission?

  Prokaryotic organisms like bacteria
• What structures do bacterial cells have?

  Cell wall, membrane, cytoplasm, DNA
• What is the function of plasmids in bacteria?

  Contain non-essential genes
• What is a flagellum?

  A tail used for movement in bacteria
• Why is binary fission considered a type of reproduction?

  It divides one organism into two organisms
• What are the two main steps before binary fission occurs?

  Growth and replication of genetic material
• How often can some bacteria divide under optimal conditions?

  Every 20 minutes
• How do you calculate the number of bacterial cells after a certain time?

  Use division cycles and doubling method
• What does mean division time refer to?

  Average time it takes for division
• What factors affect the mean division time of bacteria?

  Species and environmental conditions
• What is the process of binary fission in bacteria?

  1. Bacterial cell grows larger
  2. Replicates its DNA and plasmids
  3. DNA strands move to opposite sides
  4. New cell wall forms down the middle
  5. Cell divides into two new cells
• What are the optimal conditions for bacterial growth?

  • Warm temperature
  • Moist environment
  • Plenty of nutrients