JAMB Biology 1999 Question 27

Question 27

Reproduction in Animals

Bacteria multiply rapidly by means of

  1. A.budding
  2. B.fragmentation
  3. C.binary fission
  4. D.spore formation.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (binary fission)

Explanation

A bacterium grows and then splits into two identical cells, which is binary fission.