Question

Binary fission does not occur in bacteria when there is

• A. Abundance of nutrients
• B. Accumulation of waste products
• C. Abundant space
• D. Absence of bacteriophage

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Accumulation of waste products

The correct option is B:
Explanation of correct option-

1. Binary fission is the type of asexual reproduction in which the parent cell divides into two daughter cells.
2. Bacteria also undergo asexual reproduction and form two daughter cells.
3. However, if there is an accumulation of waste in the bacteria, it is unable to divide.

Explanation of incorrect option-

Option A and Option C-

1. The abundance of nutrients and space does not affect the binary fission in bacteria.
2. It accelerates the division and formation of new daughter cells.

Option D-

1. A bacteriophage is a virus that infects bacteria cells and reproduces inside the bacteria.
2. It requires a host to reproduce, thus, reproduces inside the bacteria.
3. The absence of bacteriophage does not affect the binary fission in bacteria.

Final answer: Binary fission does not occur in bacteria when there is an Accumulation of waste products