Binary fission Flashcards by Rayaan Islam | Brainscape

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What is binary fission?

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Where bacteria divide to form identical copies.

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What conditions do bacteria need to divide?

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A warm and moist environment and lots of nutrients.

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How quickly can bacteria divide?

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Around every 20 minutes.

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