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How do bacteria primarily reproduce?

  1. Binary Fission

  2. Replication

  3. Regeneration

  4. Conjugation

The correct answer is: Binary Fission

Bacteria primarily reproduce through a process known as binary fission. This method is a form of asexual reproduction where a single bacterial cell divides into two identical daughter cells. During binary fission, the bacterial DNA replicates, ensuring that each new cell receives a complete copy of the genetic material. This process is efficient and allows bacterial populations to increase rapidly under favorable conditions. The other methods listed are either not the primary means of reproduction for bacteria or describe different biological processes. Replication generally refers to the copying of genetic material during cell division and does not specifically define a method of reproduction. Regeneration refers to the process of replacing lost or damaged cells or tissues, which is not a form of reproduction. Conjugation, while a method through which bacteria can exchange genetic material, is not a reproductive strategy in the sense of producing new organisms, as it typically involves the transfer of DNA and does not result in immediate cell division.