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Binary Fission

Noun

Definition:

Binary fission is a form of asexual reproduction used by various organisms, especially single-celled prokaryotes, where an organism divides into two identical cells.

Example Sentence:

Bacteria undergo binary fission to reproduce and increase their population rapidly.

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Verb

Definition:

To binary fission means to reproduce asexually by splitting into two identical cells, especially used in reference to prokaryotes.

Example Sentence:

The bacteria in the culture dish binary fissioned, leading to a significant increase in their numbers.

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Adjective

Definition:

Describing something as binary fission relates to the characteristic of undergoing asexual reproduction by dividing into two identical parts or cells.

Example Sentence:

The binary fission process allows for rapid replication of the organism in a short amount of time.

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Adverb

Definition:

Binary fission used as an adverb describes how something occurs in a manner similar to the asexual reproduction method of splitting into two identical parts.

Example Sentence:

The cell underwent binary fission quickly, dividing into two separate entities with identical genetic information.

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