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Bacteria Reproduction. http://bugs.bio.usyd.edu.au/learning/resources/CAL/Microconcepts/Reproduction/bacteriaRepro.html. 2 ways bacteria reproduce:. Binary Fission Conjugation. Binary Fission. Asexual: no union of gametes
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2 ways bacteria reproduce: • Binary Fission • Conjugation
Binary Fission • Asexual: no union of gametes • cell divides into two equal sized and genetically identical cells in a process similar to mitosis
Conjugation • Sexual: involves 2 bacteria • Exchange of genetic information (DNA) through a specialized structure • Called a sex pilus: bridges gap between cells • Bacteria now have different DNA