Bacteria Basics
Where did bacteria originate from?
Earth's Early Oceans
What type of reproduction process do bacteria undergo?
Binary Fission
Can bacteria undergo mitosis or meiosis?
No, bacteria cannot
What kingdom is bacteria a part of?
Kingdom Monera or Kingdom Bacteria
How many identical cells does binary fission form?
Two
Do bacteria have a true nucleus?
No, they have a nucleoid
What type of organisms are bacteria?
Single-celled Microscopic Organisms
Explain the process of binary fission.
A cell duplicates its genetic material and then segregates the parent cell into two
Name all three additional reproduction methods bacteria can undergo.
Multiple Fission, Fragmentation, and Budding