The process of binary fission can be broken down into several stages:
DNA Replication: The bacterial chromosome, which is usually a single circular DNA molecule, is duplicated. Chromosome Segregation: The two copies of the DNA move to opposite ends of the cell. Cytokinesis: The cell membrane invaginates at the midpoint, eventually leading to the formation of two separate cells.
Each daughter cell receives an identical copy of the original genetic material, ensuring clonality.
