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Sort the steps of binary fission in the correct sequence.

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Arrange the following steps of binary fission in prokaryotic cells in the correct order.

Each copy of the chromosome moves to an opposite end of the cell
A membrane forms in the middle of the parent cell
The single circular chromosome duplicates
Two daughter cells separate, each with a complete set of genetic material
The parent cell is divided into two parts

Correct Answer

(1) The single circular chromosome duplicates
(2) Each copy of the chromosome moves to an opposite end of the cell
(3) A membrane forms in the middle of the parent cell
(4) The parent cell is divided into two parts
(5) Two daughter cells separate, each with a complete set of genetic material

Explanation

Binary fission in sequence:

  1. The single circular chromosome duplicates
  2. Each copy moves to a separate end of the cell
  3. A membrane forms in the middle of the parent cell
  4. The cell is divided into two parts
  5. Two daughter cells separate, each containing a full copy of the genetic material

Reference

Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide

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