Reproduction in prokaryotes is known as:
A) binary fission.
B) meiosis.
C) mitosis.
D) sexual reproduction.
E) spawning.

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Binary fission is the process of a single prokaryotic cell dividing into two identical offspring. This is the primary method of reproduction for prokaryotes. Meiosis and mitosis are types of cell division in eukaryotic organisms. Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of genetic material from two parents, which is not a characteristic of prokaryotic reproduction. Spawning is a specific method of reproduction in aquatic animals, not applicable to prokaryotes.

Reproduction in Prokaryotes Is Known As