= Bacterial growth
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Bacterial growth refers to the increase in the number of bacteria in a population over time. This process involves several key aspects, which can be described in the context of microbial biology: 1. **Binary Fission**: Bacteria primarily reproduce through a process called binary fission, where a single bacterial cell divides into two identical daughter cells. This process involves the replication of the bacterial DNA and the subsequent division of the cell's cytoplasm.
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