Question

Which of the following describes how binary fission and mitosis are similar?

They are both used for growth or repair.
They both break down membrane-bound nuclei.
Both involve the replication of a single strand of DNA.
Both replicate genetic material.

Answer 1

Binary fission - https://biologydictionary.net/binary-fission/#:~:text=Binary%20fission%20is%20the%20process,duplication%20of%20organelles%20in%20eukaryotes

Mitosis - http://www.biology.arizona.edu/cell_bio/tutorials/cell_cycle/cells3.html

Answer 2

I would say the answer has to be D. Both replicate genetic material.

Answer 3

Yes it will be D. Because both mitosis and binary fission, while dividing or replicating, they both replicate genetic material.

Answer 4

Okay, thank you for the help!