Natural Science CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What type of reproduction is characteristic of most bacteria?

Sexual reproduction
Binary fission
Vegetative reproduction
Asexual reproduction

The correct answer is: Binary fission

Binary fission is the correct answer because this is the most common type of reproduction seen in bacteria. Sexual reproduction is not a characteristic of most bacteria as it requires the exchange of genetic material between two cells, which is not common in bacterial species. Vegetative reproduction is a type of asexual reproduction in plants, so it is not applicable to bacteria. Asexual reproduction, on the other hand, is a broad term that can encompass different types of reproduction, including binary fission, but it is not specific to bacteria.