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Bacteria reproduce mainly by-

A

Endospores formation

B

Zoospores formation

C

Fission

D

Sexual method

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Bacteria**: Bacteria are unicellular organisms, meaning they consist of a single cell. This characteristic is crucial in understanding their reproduction methods. 2. **Identifying Reproduction Methods**: The question provides four options for how bacteria reproduce: - Endospore formation - Zoospore formation - Fission - Sexual method 3. **Analyzing Each Option**: - **Endospore Formation**: While some bacteria can form endospores for survival in harsh conditions, this is not a primary method of reproduction. - **Zoospore Formation**: This method is not applicable to bacteria as it is related to certain algae and fungi. - **Fission**: This refers to binary fission, which is a form of asexual reproduction where a single bacterial cell divides into two identical daughter cells. - **Sexual Method**: Bacteria primarily reproduce asexually; sexual reproduction is not common in bacteria. 4. **Conclusion**: The primary method of reproduction in bacteria is binary fission, which falls under the option "fission." Therefore, the correct answer is **C. Fission**. ---
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