Strong Evidence That Multicellularity Conveys Adaptive Value to Multicellular Organisms

question 43

Multiple Choice

Strong evidence that multicellularity conveys adaptive value to multicellular organisms is provided by the fact that it

• A) evolved within various eukaryotic groups independently.
• B) first emerged about 1.5 billion years ago.
• C) reduces the potential for predation.
• D) allows an organism with relatively small cells to develop a large body.

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