Why is mitosis a longer and more complicated process of cell division than binary fission?(1 point)

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Mitosis has multiple phases and checkpoints that must be met to continue the cycle
Mitosis has multiple phases and checkpoints that must be met to continue the cycle

Binary fission produces two identical daughter cells
Binary fission produces two identical daughter cells

Binary fission does not replicate DNA
Binary fission does not replicate DNA

Mitosis occurs in the cytoplasm and does not require a nucleus
Mitosis occurs in the cytoplasm and does not require a nucleus

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Mitosis has multiple phases and checkpoints that must be met to continue the cycle.

Mitosis is a complex process that involves several stages (prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase) and regulatory checkpoints to ensure proper division and genetic material distribution, whereas binary fission is a simpler and faster process typically used by prokaryotes (like bacteria) that does not involve such phases or checkpoints.