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What is the process of prokaryotic cell division called?
publish date: 2026/06/16 11:28:11.711990 UTC
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Prokaryotic cells divide by a simpler mechanism than eukaryotic cells.
What is this process called?
Correct Answer
binary fission
Explanation
Binary fission is the process by which prokaryotic cells divide. The single circular chromosome duplicates, each copy moves to an opposite end of the cell, and a membrane forms in the middle - dividing the parent cell into two daughter cells, each with a complete set of genetic material.
Reference
Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide