I know that Binary Fission and Mitosis are similar becuse they produce new cells, how are they different?
Thanks,
Matria
Since this is not my area of expertise, I searched Google under the key words "binary fission mitosis" to get these possible sources:
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http://www.answers.com/topic/cell-growth
http://biology.clc.uc.edu/courses/bio104/mitosis.htm
http://www.mansfield.ohio-state.edu/~sabedon/campbl12.htm
http://faculty.clintoncc.suny.edu/faculty/Michael.Gregory/files/Bio%20102/Bio%20102%20lectures/Prokaryotes/prokaryo.htm
I hope this helps. Thanks for asking.
Binary fission and mitosis are both processes by which cells reproduce and produce new cells. However, there are several key differences between the two processes.
1. Type of cells: Binary fission occurs in prokaryotic cells, such as bacteria, while mitosis occurs in eukaryotic cells, which include plants, animals, and fungi.
2. Genetic material: In binary fission, the genetic material is a single circular DNA molecule found in the cytoplasm of the cell. Mitosis involves dividing the genetic material contained in the nucleus, which consists of multiple linear DNA molecules.
3. Cell division: Binary fission is a simple process that involves the duplication of the genetic material and subsequent division of the cell into two identical daughter cells. Mitosis, on the other hand, is a complex process consisting of various stages, including prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase, resulting in the division of one cell into two genetically identical daughter cells.
4. Reproduction: Binary fission is a form of asexual reproduction, where one parent cell divides into two identical daughter cells. Mitosis can be a part of both asexual and sexual reproduction. During asexual reproduction, mitosis ensures the production of identical daughter cells. During sexual reproduction, mitosis plays a role in the generation of gametes (sex cells) and their subsequent fusion.
In summary, while both binary fission and mitosis are involved in cell reproduction, they differ in terms of the type of cells, genetic material, cell division process, and the role they play in reproduction.