Algae in the Genus Caulerpa Typically Grow to a Length

question 21

Multiple Choice

Algae in the genus Caulerpa typically grow to a length of over half a meter and have structures similar to stems,leaves,and roots.Reproduction occurs when adults produce sperm and eggs that fuse to form offspring.Each adult Caulerpa,however,consists of just a single cell.Which of the following statements is true?

• A)Caulerpa violate the pattern component of the cell theory-that all organisms consist of cells.
• B)Caulerpa violate the process component of the cell theory-that all cells come from preexisting cells.
• C)Caulerpa violate both the pattern and process components of the cell theory.
• D)The existence of Caulerpa is consistent with the cell theory.

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