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Bacteria reproduce through binary fission (cell division) and conjugation. In cell division, the bacteria duplicates its single chromosome, then divides into two different cells; this can happen at an extremely rapid rate (20 minutes). In conjugation, two cells temporarily attach, exchanging DNA; this increases genetic diversity, making the species more sustainable. Once the species detatch, they then go through cell division to reproduce.

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Bacterial cells reproduce asexually by?

Cell Division


Bacterial cells reproduce asexually by what?

Binary Fission :)


What happens when bacteria reproduce by binary fission?

Number of bacterial cells is doubles .


Type of cell division in which bacterial cells reproduce asexually?

binary fission


Differences between bacterial cells and yeast cells?

Bacterial cells are prokaryotic, meaning they do not have a membrane-bound nucleus, while yeast cells are eukaryotic and have a nucleus. Yeast cells are typically larger and more complex than bacterial cells, containing membrane-bound organelles such as mitochondria. Bacterial cells reproduce asexually through binary fission, while yeast cells can reproduce both sexually and asexually through budding or fission.


How do you differentiate a yeast cell and a bacterial coccus?

Yeast cells are eukaryotic and typically larger than bacterial cocci. Yeast cells can reproduce asexually by budding, while bacterial cocci are prokaryotic and reproduce by binary fission. Additionally, yeast cells usually have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, whereas bacterial cocci lack these structures.


How are bacterial cells different from plant and animal cells?

Bacterial cells different from plant and animal cells is because plant has a cell wall and animal cells don't.


In what ways are bacterial cells and human cells alike?

Bacterial cells and human cells are alike in that they both contain genetic material, have a cell membrane that regulates what enters and exits the cell, and have the ability to reproduce and grow. Additionally, both types of cells have ribosomes that are responsible for protein synthesis.


Why would you assume that an isolated colony is a pure colony of that microorganism?

Because bacterial cells reproduce and form identical daughter cells. Therefore, a single cell that is isolated away from the rest of the mixed bacterial culture will reproduce a colony of cells identical to itself. You will know that it is only that certain type of bacteria with none others mixed in, or pure :)


Do bacteria reproduce by mitosis?

Yes. Bacterial reproduction most commonly occurs by a kind of cell division called binary fission. Binary fission results in the formation of two bacterial cells that are genetically identical. Binary fission is an effective way for bacteria to reproduce, however it does produce problems. Through bacterial recombination, bacteria can gain genetic variation by incorporating genes from other bacteria.


How are bacterial cells different from animal cells?

A bacteria cell differs structurally from plant and animal cells because of its small size. A bacteria cell has flagella outside of the cell to help it move. A bacteria cell does not contain organelles. Only the chromosome and sometimes ribosomes are visible in a bacteria cell.


How are bacterial cell and human body cell similar?

Bacterial and human cells both have a cell membrane, cytoplasm, and genetic material (DNA). They both carry out essential metabolic processes for survival and reproduction. However, human cells are eukaryotic, meaning they have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while bacterial cells are prokaryotic and lack these features.