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The various steps of binary fission in prokaryotes are shown in the image.
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Which statement BEST explains how binary fission maintains genetic continuity?
A.
Two cells form, one genetically identical to the parent and one different from the parent.
B.
Two cells form, each genetically identical to the other and to the parent.
C.
Two cells form, each having half of the genetic content of the parent.
D.
Two cells form, each having twice the genetic content of the parent.
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During binary fission the circular chromosome is replicated and each daughter cell receives one complete copy, so the two daughter cells are genetically identical to each other and to the parent (aside from rare mutations or horizontal gene transfer).
During binary fission the circular chromosome is replicated and each daughter cell receives one complete copy, so the two daughter cells are genetically identical to each other and to the parent (aside from rare mutations or horizontal gene transfer).
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