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A single bacterium divides through the process of ______________ and begins a new population. All the offspring bacteria have identical DNA. (which means no genetic diversity)

a. meiosis
b. binary fission
c. mitosis
d. conjugation

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Answer:

binary fission

Step-by-step explanation:

I learned it science class lol

Binary fission = The process bacteria go through to reproduce

Mitosis = Cell division where the DNA is the same

Meiosis = Cell division with random DNA (reproduction cells)

Conjugation = i forgot this one

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