Question

the micrographs below show cells from two different organisms: giardia, a unicellular protist, and banana, a multicellular plant.

which of the following statements are true? select all that apply.

when a giardia cell divides, it copies its parts and then splits into two cells.

each banana cell was formed when another banana cell divided.

a banana cell will divide to form two banana plants.

if a giardia cell divides, the result will be two unicellular organisms

Explanation:

• *When a Giardia cell divides, it copies its parts and then splits into two cells: This is a basic form of asexual reproduction (binary fission) in unicellular organisms like Giardia*.
• Each banana cell was formed when another banana cell divided: All cells in a multicellular organism (like a banana plant) are formed by the division of pre - existing cells.
• *If a Giardia cell divides, the result will be two unicellular organisms: Since Giardia* is a unicellular organism, when it divides (by binary fission), each daughter cell is also a unicellular organism.

• A banana cell will divide to form two banana plants: A single banana cell does not directly form two banana plants. A banana plant is a multicellular organism, and while cells divide for growth, repair, etc., a single cell does not give rise to two whole plants in the way described here.

Answer:

When a Giardia cell divides, it copies its parts and then splits into two cells; Each banana cell was formed when another banana cell divided; If a Giardia cell divides, the result will be two unicellular organisms.