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Bacteria reproduce by binary fission. In other words, the cells grow and grow until they are double their original size and then they just split in half. In this way they grow exponentially, which is why they can be dangerous to the health of other living things.

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What process does bacteria reproduce sexually?

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How do bacteria reproduce is?

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All bacteria reproduce a sexually by?

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Do bacteria need a host to reproduce?

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What is a vast majority off bacteria reproduce asexually by a process called?

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What is bacteria that grow and reproduce?

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