Question

protist, and banana, a multicellular plant. which of the following statements are true? select all that apply. each banana cell was formed when another banana cell divided. when a giardia cell divides, it copies its parts and then splits into two cells. a banana cell will divide to form two banana plants. if a giardia cell divides, the result will be two unicellular organisms.

Explanation:

• Statement 1: According to the cell theory, all cells come from pre - existing cells. So, each banana cell (a plant cell) was formed when another banana cell divided. This statement is true.
• Statement 2: Unicellular organisms like Giardia reproduce by a process where they copy their genetic and cellular components and then split into two cells. This is a form of asexual reproduction (binary fission in many unicellular organisms). So, this statement is true.
• Statement 3: A single banana cell will divide to form more banana cells (through mitosis in the context of plant growth and development). It does not form two banana plants. A banana plant is a complex multicellular organism, and a single cell division does not result in a whole new plant. This statement is false.
• Statement 4: Giardia is a unicellular protist. When it divides (by binary fission), each daughter cell is also a unicellular organism. So, this statement is true.

Answer:

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