Multicellularity Offers a Variety of Advantages to an Organism; Among

question 66

Multiple Choice

Multicellularity offers a variety of advantages to an organism; among the most important is

• A)reproductive potential-when separated each individual cell is capable of independent survival.
• B)genetic specialization-each cell can eliminate unnecessary genetic material and produce replicate (backup) copies of essential genetic material.
• C)adaptive size-single cells remain constrained by surface area-volume relationships, but collectively the organism can enlarge to the extent that is most advantageous.
• D)protective-if partially consumed by predators, the remainder of the organism can replenish the missing cells.

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Definitions:

Non-Verbal Behaviour

Communication without the use of spoken language, involving gestures, facial expressions, body language, and other physical cues.

Discourse

Entire communicative event or episode located in a situational and sociohistorical context.

Socio-Historical Context

Refers to the combined social and historical factors that influence and shape behaviors, events, and perceptions at a specific time.

Participant-Equalisation Effect

A phenomenon where participants in a study may perceive less inequality or feel more equal to others as a result of the study's conditions.