Question

Shashank performed an experiment where he took two unicellular organisms $XandY$ which reproduce by binary fission. By using a micropipette (a scientific tool), he interchanged nuclei of two of the daughter organisms just after cell division as shown in the figure.
Which of the following is the most likely result of his experiment?

• A. Organism $Q$ will show characteristics of parent organism $X$.
• B. Organisms $PandS$ will show similar characteristics.
• C. Organism $R$ will show characteristics of organism $X$.
• D. Organisms $PandQ$ will show similar characteristics.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Organisms $PandS$ will show similar characteristics.

In the given question, both P and S have similar nuclei and thus will exhibit same characteristics. It is because of the fact that the characteristics of an organism depends on the genetic material, which is the blue print of life.