How does Deinococcus radiodurans reproduce?

- SEXUALLY- it transfers genes

- Cell divides and only the membrane and peptidogycan layer are used.

- The other layers form on the surface as the new cells grows.

- EARLY STAGES:

         *D. radiodurans is found in pairs as two connected cells.

- LATER STAGES:

         *It undergoes mitosis and changes into clusters of four cells.

         *Within these clusters, each cluster keep 4-8 copies of its DNA to help it repair when broken.

         * This faster reparation helps it withstand radiation because it can repair faster than other bacteria can.