For a newly evolving protist, what would be the advantage of using eukaryote-like cell division rather than binary fission?
Correct answer: B. Cell division would allow for the orderly and efficient segregation of multiple linear chromosomes
- A. Binary fission would not allow for the formation of new organisms
- B. Cell division would allow for the orderly and efficient segregation of multiple linear chromosomes
- C. Cell division would be faster than binary fission
- D. Binary fision would not allow the organism to have complex cells
Explanation
Eukaryotic cell division is well-suited for organisms with multiple linear chromosomes, as it allows for the orderly segregation of these chromosomes into daughter cells. Each chromosome is condensed and organized into a distinct structure before being pulled apart during mitosis or meiosis, ensuring that each daughter cell receives the correct complement of chromosomes.
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