Prokaryotic Cell Reproduction

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

Prokaryotic chromosome attaches to the plasma membrane

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

Prokaryotic chromosome replicates

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Cell elongates, pulling each chromosome to a different end of the cell

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

Plasma membrane and cell wall grow inward to divide the cell (binary fission)

Question 5

Step 5

Answer 5

The cell divides. Two genetically identical daughters are produced