Life: The Science of Biology
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Chapter 11.1, Problem 1R
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The factors which limit the reproduction of prokaryotes by binary fission.
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Binary fission is a type of asexual reproduction. In this type of reproduction, the cells divide into two daughter cells that are the exact copy of the parent cell. It is common in prokaryotic organisms, such as the bacteria.
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Life: The Science of Biology
Ch. 11.1 - Prob. 1RCh. 11.1 - Prob. 2RCh. 11.1 - Prob. 3RCh. 11.2 - Prob. 1RCh. 11.2 - Prob. 2RCh. 11.2 - Prob. 3RCh. 11.2 - Prob. 4RCh. 11.3 - Prob. 1RCh. 11.3 - Prob. 2RCh. 11.3 - Prob. 3R
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