Bacterial Growth Refers to

question 79

Multiple Choice

Bacterial growth refers to

• A) an increase in the number of cells.
• B) the occurrence of binary fission.
• C) the time required for one cell to divide into two.
• D) the occurrence of mitosis.

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Definitions:

Genetic Information

Data about an individual's genes and chromosomal setup, including traits inherited from parents.

Nucleus

An organelle found in eukaryotic cells responsible for containing most of the cell's genetic material.

DNA Fingerprinting

A technique used to identify individuals by analyzing characteristics of their DNA, often used in forensic science.

Sex Chromosomes

Chromosomes that determine the biological sex of an organism, in humans typically represented as XX for females and XY for males.