Fission Is Likely a Method of Reproduction in Early Cells

question 25

Multiple Choice

Fission is likely a method of reproduction in early cells because

• A)the easiest way to divide genetic material is to split it in two.
• B)hypercycles that become unstable split apart.
• C)modular genomes transfer well between cells.
• D)the physical constraints of a sphere cause it to become unstable and break when it becomes too big.

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