Bacterial Reproduction

Bacterial Reproduction

Multiple Choice

What can kill bacteria?

• vaccines

• antibiotics

• antivirals

Video 1 link if wont load

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lf8WE7j4Z3A&feature=youtu.be

Bacterial Reproduction

• Bacteria reproduce asexually through a process of Binary Fission

• Binary fission allows the bacteria to split into two new cells

• Each new cell is IDENTICAL to the starting cell

• Can multiply the population very quickly

Multiple Choice

Does Binary fission create genetic diversity?

• Yes

• No

Video 2 link if video wont load

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5UyBrgVsvs

Multiple Choice

Binary fission is __________ than mitosis

• Faster

• Slower

Multiple Select

What is required for Binary Fission to occur? (select all that apply)

• A host cell

• DNA replication

• Cytokinesis

Multiple Choice

What reproduce by binary fission?

• Animals

• Viruses

• Bacteria