Texas Esthetician License Practice Exam

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What are the two new cells formed through binary fission called?

Parent cells
Daughter cells
Binary cells
Progenitor cells

The correct answer is: Daughter cells

In the process of binary fission, a single parent cell divides into two new cells. The two newly formed cells are referred to as daughter cells. This terminology is commonly used in cellular biology to indicate that these cells are a direct result of the division of the parent cell. Each daughter cell contains identical genetic material to the parent cell, ensuring that the genetic information is preserved through this method of asexual reproduction. The other terms listed do not accurately describe the products of binary fission. While "parent cells" could refer to the original cell before it divides, "binary cells" is not a recognized term in biological contexts. "Progenitor cells" generally refers to cells that can differentiate into another type and may not specifically indicate the relationship of division as seen in binary fission. Thus, the most accurate and widely accepted term for the cells resulting from this process is daughter cells.