Q: Bacteria reproduce through what process?


Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers:

Bacteria reproduce through a process called binary fission . During binary fission, the chromosome copies itself, forming two genetically identical copies. Then, the cell enlarges and divides into two new daughter cells. The two daughter cells are identical to the parent cell. Binary fission can happen very rapidly. Some species of bacteria can double their population in less than ten minutes! This process makes it possible for a tremendous bacterial colony to start from a single cell.

 Choices:

- binary fusion

- tertiary fission

- residual fission

- binary fission


A:
binary fission