The division of a bacterial cell occurs as the:  

A.  cell wall develops cracks around the equator of the cell.
B.  chromosomes are pulled toward the ends of the cell.
C.  actin and microtubules constrict the cytoplasm.
D.  new membrane and cell wall materials begin to grow and form a septum.


D.  new membrane and cell wall materials begin to grow and form a septum.

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