Bacteria reproduce mainly by______________?
Correct answer: B. Binary fission
- A. Budding
- B. Binary fission
- C. Sporing
- D. Bacterial components produced by host cells
Explanation
Most bacteria reproduce asexually by binary fission, in which the chromosome replicates and one cell divides into two genetically similar daughter cells. Budding and spore formation occur in some organisms but are not the main bacterial method.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
Practise Bacteriology
167 free Bacteriology MCQs from Microbiology, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Microbiology questions like this
Microbiology is on 6 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Bacteriology questions
The specific test for Treponema pallidum is___________?
The difference between gram positive and negative bacteria lies in their_______________?
Toxic shock syndrome is due to the following virulence factor_____________?
An oxidase-positive, gram-negative rod which produces a bluish-green pigment has been grown in culture from a swab obtained from an infected burn wound. This organism is susceptible to gentamicin, ticarcillin and tobramicin, but resistant to all the other antibiotics which of the following organisms is it likely to be ?
The causative organism of syphilis is___________?
Endotoxin have all but one of the properties given below_______________?