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    Bacterial reproduction occurs through asexual fission. The cell's cytoplasm and DNA divide equally, splitting the parent cell into two identical daughter cells. Under favorable conditions, this process occurs every 20 minutes.

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    Bacterial reproduction occurs through asexual fission. The cell's cytoplasm and DNA divide equally, splitting the parent cell into two identical daughter cells. Under favorable conditions, this process occurs every 20 minutes.

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    Bacterial reproduction occurs through asexual fission. The cell's cytoplasm and DNA divide equally, splitting the parent cell into two identical daughter cells. Under favorable conditions, this process occurs every 20 minutes.

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    Reproduction in Bacteria

    It is the most common mode of asexual reproduction. The cytoplasm and nucleoid of a
    bacterial cell divide equally into two, following replication of DNA. The cell wall and
    cytoplasm also split resulting in the formation of two daughter cells.

    Under favourable conditions, a bacterial cell divides by fission once in every 20 minutes.

    Fig. 8.4 - Fission in Bacteria

    Sub Topics

    1. Sexual Reproduction
    2. Transformation
    3. Transduction
    4. Conjugation
    5. Sporulation
    6. Endospore Formation
    7. Other Types of Spores

    Sexual Reproduction
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    In bacterial sexual reproduction there is no meiosis, formation of gametes and zygote.


    Instead, it involves transfer of a portion of genetic material (DNA) from a donor cell to a
    recipient cell. This process is called as genetic recombination or parasexuality. It is
    known to occur in the following three ways:

    Transformation
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    In this process, one kind of bacterium is transformed into another kind. It takes place by
    a transfer of DNA from a capsulated bacterium into a non-capsulated bacterium. It has
    been observed in Diplococcus bacteria.
    Transduction
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    In this process, DNA of a bacterial cell (donor) is transferred into another bacterial cell
    with the help of a bacteriophage. This process is known to occur in several bacterial
    species such as Salmonella, Escherichia, Micrococcus and Stigella.

    Conjugation
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    It is a process in which the genetic material of a bacterial cell of a particular strain is


    transferred into that of another bacterial cell of a different strain. Of the two strains of
    bacteria involved, one acts as donor (or male) and the other as a recipient (or female).
    The donor cells are known to possess a sex factor or fertility factor (F factor) as a
    component of its circular DNA (F+ strain). The recipient cell does not have this factor
    and hence it is described as F- strain. A conjugation between cells of F+ and F- strains
    always results in the formation of F+ bacterial cells in the progeny.

    fig. 8.5 - Genetic Recombination in Bacteria

    Sporulation
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    Endospore Formation
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    In certain bacteria like Clostridium and Bacillus, the cells tide over unfavourable
    conditions by forming endospores. During this process, a portion of the cytoplasm and a
    copy of the bacterial chromosome undergo dehydration and get surrounded by a three-
    layered covering. The remaining part of cytoplasm and cell wall degenerate. The resulting
    structure, called endospore can tolerate extreme environmental conditions and can
    remain viable for several years. When the environmental conditions are suitable, the
    endospore absorbs water, swells and the wall splits, releasing the cell inside. It develops
    a new cell wall and starts functioning as a typical bacterial cell.

    Endospore formation is not a method of reproduction. It is only a method meant for


    tiding over unfavourable conditions and allowing dispersal of the bacterial cells into new
    habitats.

    fig. 8.6 - Endospore of a Bacterium

    Other Types of Spores


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    Formation of sporangiospores, conidia, and cysts

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