Question

Bacteria can reproduce quickly by means of binary fission. Because of this, after binary fission A) the offspring will have traits of both parents. B) there is genetic variation among the offspring. C) all the offspring will be genetically identical. D) none of the offspring will be genetically like the parents.

Answer 1

The answer is C. The bacteria create identical replications of it former self.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C. Bacteria can reproduce quickly by means of binary fission. Because of this, after binary fission all the offspring will be genetically identical.

Step-by-step explanation:

Binary fission is a form of cell division typical of prokaryotes (eubacteria and archaea), and in some unicellular eukaryotes, which is the division of a cell into two isomorphic cells.

Binary fission starts with DNA replication. In prokaryotes, DNA is separated into two strands, and each strand is molded by the synthesis of a new complementary daughter strand. Each circular DNA molecule binds to the cell membrane. The cell is elongated, which causes the two chromosomes to separate. The cell membrane then begins to invaginate to the division of the original cell into two identical cells.