In which of the following organisms does the parent cell itself act as the reproductive unit, effectively making them 'immortal' in biological terms?
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Correct answer: Single-celled organisms
In single-celled organisms, cell division is synonymous with reproduction. Since the parent cell divides to become the offspring, there is no 'natural death' of the parent body.
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