Question

all cells - whether theyre prokaryotic or eukaryotic - come from other cells. new cells are created by a process called cell division. before cell division, a cell grows bigger and makes copies of its internal parts. then, the cell and its parts divide into two new cells. each new cell contains the same types of cell parts as the original cell. later, each of these cells may divide again to form more cells. when a multicellular organisms cells divide, the organism can grow. each resulting cell is part of that organism. when a unicellular organism divides, each resulting cell is a separate unicellular organism. the micrographs below show cells from two different types of eukaryotic organisms: an african violet, which is multicellular, and paramecia, which are unicellular.which of the following statements are true? select all that apply. a new paramecium forms when another paramecium divides. each time an african violet cell divides, a new plant is formed. before an african violet cell divides into two cells, it copies its organelles. if a paramecium divides, it will become a multicellular organism.

Explanation:

• For option A: As per the text, when a unicellular organism (like paramecium) divides, each resulting cell is a separate unicellular organism. So, a new paramecium forms when another paramecium divides.
• For option B: When a multicellular organism's (African violet) cells divide, the organism can grow. Each resulting cell is part of that organism, not a new plant. So, this statement is false.
• For option C: The text mentions that before cell division, a cell makes copies of its internal parts (organelles are internal parts of a cell). So, before an African violet cell divides into two cells, it copies its organelles.
• For option D: When a unicellular organism (paramecium) divides, each resulting cell is a separate unicellular organism. It does not become a multicellular organism. So, this statement is false.

Answer:

A. A new paramecium forms when another paramecium divides.
C. Before an African violet cell divides into two cells, it copies its organelles.