Which statement explains a potential benefit of being a naturally polyploid organism, such as a banana or an amphibian?(1 point)

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Natural polyploidy may increase an organism’s size.
Natural polyploidy may increase an organism’s size. - no response given

Natural polyploidy may protect a cell from gene duplicity.
Natural polyploidy may protect a cell from gene duplicity. - no response given

Natural polyploidy may protect a cell from harmful mutations.
Natural polyploidy may protect a cell from harmful mutations. - no response given

Natural polyploidy may decrease the rate of mitosis in cells.

Answer 1

The statement that best explains a potential benefit of being a naturally polyploid organism, such as a banana or an amphibian, is:

Natural polyploidy may protect a cell from harmful mutations.

This is because having multiple copies of each gene can provide a buffer against deleterious mutations. If one copy of a gene is mutated, the other copies can still function normally, which can enhance the organism's resilience and adaptability.