What is the process by which bacterial cells reproduce called?

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Bacterial cells reproduce by binary fission. Binary fission is a type of asexual reproduction where the chromosome binds to the plasma membrane, where it replicates. As the cell grows, it pinches in two, making two identical cells. Below is a diagram illustrating binary fission.
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Mitosis is another type of asexual reproduction. The major purpose of mitosis is for growth and to replace worn out cells. Mitosis occurs in five phases: prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
Meiosis is the process that determines how reproductive cells (sperm and eggs) divide in a sexually reproducing organism.
Cytokinesis is the division of a cell after binary fission, mitosis, or meiosis. The cell pinches in two, resulting in two daughter cells. It is important to note that cytokinesis is a phase that is considered separate from mitosis or meiosis.

What Is the Process by Which Bacterial Cells Reproduce Called