The p can be considered as a RECESSIVE TRAIT.
There are basically two types of trait, which are dominant and recessive trait. Dominant trait refers to a trait that will be expressed in an offspring if a parent contribute it while a recessive trait is a type of trait that can be present in a person without been expressed. Dominant traits are represented by capital letter alphabets while recessive trait are represented by small letter alphabets.
Octoploid means having 8 haploid cells of chromosomes.
The answers that apply are;
- reproduction of the organism
- growth of the organism
- repair of damaged or dead cells
- reproduction of new cells
In the reproduction of the organism, mitosis is required in the generation of daughter cells in sexual reproduction.
In the growth of an organism, mitosis is key in the process of a cell replicating its genetic material and itself.
When a cell has been damaged, it is eliminated through apoptosis and digestion after which new cells divide by mitosis to replace the damaged cell.
Mitosis is also required in the reproduction of new cells from existing ones.
Decomposed obtain energy and nutrient by breaking down waste and dead organisms
