In binary fission, the genetic material is pulled apart by ___________________.

the spindle fibers as they contract
the cell membrane as the cell grows
asexual fragmentation of a parent organism
All of the above are correct

Binary fission produces genetically identical offspring at a relatively fast rate.

True
False

Question

In binary fission, the genetic material is pulled apart by ___________________.
 	
	the spindle fibers as they contract
	the cell membrane as the cell grows
	asexual fragmentation of a parent organism
	All of the above are correct

Binary fission produces genetically identical offspring at a relatively fast rate.
 	
	True
	False

anonymous · Answer

@fieldhockey00 Binary fission is a special type of asexual reproduction used by bacteria.  First, the circular chromosome is anchored to opposite sides of the cell membrane.  Then, the chromosome is pulled apart and duplicated as the cell membrane expands.