Jun 7, 2021
CC: "When it comes to making more of themselves, single-celled eukaryotes--or protists--have a few options. They can go the asexual reproduction route, dividing and making nearly exact copies of themselves. And this is a pretty nice way of life.... I mean, think of the advantages. You don't have to waste time trying to find a mate and when the process is done, the end result is more of yourself. Now, that might sound narcissistic, but when it comes to survival, it's also pragmatic. If your genes work, why not just make more of them?"
Journey to the Microcosmos- Becoming Your Own Baby Through Conjugation
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