conjugation
binary fission
create 2 identical cells
allows for bacteria to pass new traits to nearby cells
allows for a bacteria population to increase very quickly
would allow for bacteria to spread antibiotic resistance to each other
What is the primary method of reproduction in bacteria?
During binary fission, when does the bacterial chromosome replicate?
What is the process of bacterial conjugation mainly used for?
Which structure does a bacterium use to transfer DNA to another bacterium during conjugation?
Match the following processes to their correct description.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Conjugation | arrow_right_alt | Asexual reproduction in bacteria |
Binary Fission | arrow_right_alt | Exchange of small pieces (plasmids) between two bacteria |
Match the following characteristics to their corresponding process.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Results in identical daughter cells | arrow_right_alt | Conjugation |
allows bacteria to get new traits without reproducing (mixes up traits) | arrow_right_alt | Conjugation |
Involves two cells | arrow_right_alt | Binary Fission |
Match the definitions to the corresponding bacterial processes.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Transfer of genetic material through a pilus | arrow_right_alt | Binary Fission |
Cell division producing two identical daughter cells | arrow_right_alt | Conjugation |
conjugation
binary fission
create 2 identical cells
allows for bacteria to pass new traits to nearby cells
allows for a bacteria population to increase very quickly
would allow for bacteria to spread antibiotic resistance to each other
