Binary Fission

Binary fission is a process by which single-celled organisms, like bacteria, reproduce. The cell duplicate its genetic material and then split into two identical daughter cells. It is a rapid form of asexual reproduction that allows the organism to increase its numbers efficiently. During binary fission, the cell elongates, copies its DNA, and then divides through a process similar to a split, resulting in two separate but identical cells. This method is fundamental to the growth and spread of many microorganisms in various environments.