Suppose You Are a Researcher Who Has Discovered a Mutant

Multiple Choice

Suppose you are a researcher who has discovered a mutant fungus that produces extra-thick septa which allow for only minimal transfer of nutrients through them. Compared to the normal fungus, what would you expect the mutant to do?

A) grow more slowly
B) make more extensive use of cytoplasmic streaming
C) divide more rapidly
D) digest food more efficiently