The diagram shows two models of the cellular division process. Which of the following describes how both of these cellular division processes maintain genetic continuity for both multicellular and unicellular organisms? a Both processes create cells with twice the genetic material of the parent cells. b Both process involve the recombination and division of new genetic material. c Both processes involve the replication and division of identical genetic material. d Both processes creates cells with half the genetic material of the parent cells.

Answer 1

The correct answer is c: Both processes involve the replication and division of identical genetic material.

This option accurately describes how cellular division, whether through mitosis (typically for multicellular organisms) or binary fission (usually in unicellular organisms), ensures that the daughter cells receive a complete set of genetic material that is identical to that of the parent cell, thus maintaining genetic continuity.