C) it is necessary for the survival of the individual.
Explanation:
Sexual reproduction is rarely, if ever, necessary for the individual. This is not a reason for its importance. However, while not important for the individual, sexual reproduction is important for the species. It allows genetic variability among offspring, as well as mutations. This ensures that not all members of a species are the same, and in this way, they have a better chance of surviving. Moreover, it allows for offspring to be produced at a faster rate.
Remember the cell theory by Virchow that states that all cells come from pre existing cells, if a single cell dies, it can be replaced unless it's a brain cell.
Binary fission is simple ad rapid compared to mitosis that involves complexities like breaking down the nuclear membrane – which prokaryotes do not have – and replicating the many chromosomes – when prokaryotes have only one.
Replication of the circular DNA in prokaryotes happens as the process of division of the cell happens. In mitosis, the replication of all the genetic material must finish before the process of cytokinesis begins.
Spindle fibers are not formed in binary fission while they are significant in mitosis in drawing different chromosomes to different poles of the cell before cytokinesis.
