Binary fission is an asexual process used by prokaryotes in which replicated DNA and other cell parts are distributed into two daughter cells.
<h2>Further Explanation:</h2><h3>Reproduction </h3>
- Reproduction is one of the characteristics of living organisms. All living organisms undergo reproduction to give rise to new offspring.
- There are two types of reproduction.
<h3>Asexual reproduction</h3>
- It is a type of reproduction that involves only a single organism of a species that form new offspring through division by processes such as mitosis.
- An example of a type of asexual reproduction is binary fission in bacteria, budding, and fragmentation in plants.
<h3>Binary fission</h3>
- Binary fission is a type of asexual reproduction that occurs in bacteria cells.
- Bacteria cell undergoes division through binary fission through which a single cell bacterium cell divides into two daughter cells that are identical.
- Binary division begins with replication of DNA in the bacterial cell, then follows the separation of the DNA copies. This is followed by a division into two cells and separation of the cells.
- Binary division resembles mitotic division as two daughter cells that are identical to the parent are formed.
<h3>Sexual reproduction </h3>
- This is a type of reproductions that involves fusion of gametes from the male and female organisms.
- This type of reproduction results in offspring that are genetically different from the parent organisms.
<h3>Advantages </h3>
- Enhances genetic variation of the species
- Offspring are genetically different from the parents
- Offspring have the ability to adapt to harsh environmental conditions
<h3>Disadvantages </h3>
- It occurs at a slower rate
- Takes lots of time and energy to get a mate
- It is less reliable
- A desirable trait in the offspring cannot be restored.
Keywords: Reproduction, sexual reproduction, asexual reproduction, binary fission, advantages of sexual reproduction, disadvantages of asexual reproduction.
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Level: High school
Subject: Biology
Topic: Reproduction
Sub-topic: Asexual and sexual reproduction
