Why Is It Unwise to Try to Relate an Organism's

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why is it unwise to try to relate an organism's complexity with its size or number of cells?

• A) A very large organism may be composed of very few cells or very few cell types.
• B) A single-celled organism, such as a bacterium or a protist, still has to conduct all the complex life functions of a large multicellular organism.
• C) A single-celled organism that is also eukaryotic, such as a yeast, still reproduces mitotically.
• D) A simple organism can have a much larger genome.
• E) A complex organism can have a very small and simple genome.

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Definitions:

Attribute

Is a quality, characteristic, or property that defines or distinguishes an entity, object, or individual.

Stereotyping

The act of assigning generalized characteristics or behaviors to all members of a group, based on preconceived notions or simplistic generalizations.

Perceptual Distortion

A psychological phenomenon where an individual's perception of reality is inaccurately perceived due to cognitive biases or environmental factors.

Oversimplified Attributes

Characteristics or features of an object or situation described in a manner too simplistic, ignoring complexity or nuances.