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Question: Which of the following is a reason why mitosis is a longer process in eukaryotes over prokaryotes? (1 point)
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( ) There are more organelles in prokaryotes, which speed up the process.
( ) Eukaryotic cells are protected by a cell wall that need to be broken down before mitosis can occur.
( ) Multiple copies of DNA are replicated in eukaryotic cells in each pass.
( ) Checkpoints are designed to detect if there is any damage to DNA.
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( ) Checkpoints are designed to detect if there is any damage to DNA.
Explanation: Eukaryotic mitosis is longer because the cell cycle includes multiple checkpoints (G1, G2, spindle) that monitor DNA integrity and proper chromosome attachment, pausing progression if problems are found. This quality-control makes mitosis slower than the simpler, faster binary fission of prokaryotes.
Explanation: Eukaryotic mitosis is longer because the cell cycle includes multiple checkpoints (G1, G2, spindle) that monitor DNA integrity and proper chromosome attachment, pausing progression if problems are found. This quality-control makes mitosis slower than the simpler, faster binary fission of prokaryotes.
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