Binary Fission

A prokaryotic cell undergoes a number of key steps during binary fission, including DNA replication and segregation, and cytokinesis. To learn more about the process of binary fission, visit the Prokaryotic Cells Divide by Binary Fission scrollable interactive.

Topics

  • binary fission
  • cell reproduction
  • contractile ring
  • cytokinesis
  • DNA replication
  • DNA segregation
  • genetically identical cells
  • prokaryote
  • prokaryotic cell division
  • prokaryotic cell