Multiple choice

Septum formation in transverse binary fission occurs at the middle of the cell. However, there are some exceptions to it which often form septum near the pole. Which of the following bacteria is an exception to the general septum formation?

  1. Wild type E. coli

  2. Mutant E. coli

  3. Recombinant of E. coli and Bacillus subtilis

  4. Starved E. coli
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Some mutant E. coli often form the septum near the pole. This results in a very small daughter cell lacking DNA.

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