Bacteria can reproduce asexually using the process of binary fission. A model of this process is shown. Using the model, which TWO statements describe how binary fission maintains genetic continuity? A. The nucleus divides in two before the separation. B. The daughter cells are identical to the parent cell. C. Genetic information is recombined during replication. D. The chromosome from the parent cell is completely copied. E. Each daughter cell has half of the parent cell's genetic information.

Answer 1

The two statements that describe how binary fission maintains genetic continuity are:

B. The daughter cells are identical to the parent cell. D. The chromosome from the parent cell is completely copied.

Statement B indicates that the genetic material is passed on intact, while statement D highlights that the chromosomal material is replicated before the cell divides, ensuring genetic continuity.