Question

In some organisms, such as certain fungi and algae, cells undergo the cell cycle repeatedly without subsequently undergoing cytokinesis. What would result from this?

A) a decrease in chromosome numberB) inability to duplicate DNAC) large cells containing many nucleiD) a rapid rate of gamete productionE) division of the organism into many cells, most lacking nuclei

Answer 1

The correct answer is option C. large cells contain many nuclei.

Explanation:

In some organisms such as fungi like slime molds have a life stage where they possess multiple nuclei and termed as multinucleate, it is also present in several other organisms like algae. This condition occurs when cells go for karyokinesis but do not follow cytokinesis several times repeatedly.

This leads to the cells to grow larger than normal but with multiple nuclei. Such cells help develop to perform functions that need more nuclei such as producing spores and other organism specif functions.

Thus, the correct answer is option C. large cells contain many nuclei.