Question

When a cell has reached its maximum size, what two alternatives does it have? When does the cell carry out one alternative over the other?

Answer 1

it can either undergo mitosis or function as a unicellular body.
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Answer 2

The correct answer will be- cell division or act like unicellular organism.

Step-by-step explanation:

The cell maintains its surface area to volume ratio to maintain its size. This ratio determines the basic cellular functions of a cell-like excretion and absorption.

If a cell grows beyond its cell size limit, then it will lead to a decrease in its surface area to volume ratio. This decrease in the ratio will affect the basic functions. So cell will either modify itself to act like a unicellular organism or it could divide its genetic as well as its cytoplasmic content to form a new cell.

Thus, cell division or act like a unicellular organism is the correct answer.