Binary fission is a form of asexual reproduction by a separation of the body into two new bodies. In the process of binary fission, bacteria duplicate its genetic material, or deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), and then divides into two parts (cytokinesis), with each new organism receiving one copy of DNA. Explain how the cell cycle in eukaryotes is different from binary fission. In your discussion include what happens to the chromosome number during both types of cell division and why bacteria are used as model organisms in genetic studies.