Binary fission is a type of asexual reproduction commonly found in prokaryotic organisms such as bacteria. In this process, a single parent cell divides into two genetically identical daughter cells. It begins with the replication of the organism’s DNA, which then attaches to different parts of the cell membrane. As the cell grows, it elongates and pulls the DNA copies apart. Finally, the cell membrane pinches inwards and splits the cell into two. Binary fission is a rapid and efficient method for unicellular organisms to reproduce and colonise an environment.
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