Which of these would BEST describe what would happen to a cell in a time of low nutrient supply?
The cell's growth would speed up significantly, leading to longer periods of
time between cell division

The cell's growth would slow down significantly, leading to longer periods
of time between cell division

The cell's growth would speed up significantly, leading to shorter periods
of time between cell division

The cell's growth would slow down significantly, leading to shorter periods
of time between cell division

Cell division occurs in two ways: meiosis and mitosis. Regardless of the form, the celual division always begins in a process called prophase. This process is essential for determining the speed of cell growth and the length of time that cell divisions will occur. This is because in this process the cell prepares to start cell division, in this process, the cell needs to absorb nutrients, water and energy that will be used during the process. If the cell is in an environment full of nutrients and water, it will grow faster and the time between cell divisions will be shorter. However, if the amount of nutrients and water is limited, the cell will take time to get the required amount, which will slow down its growth and increase the time between cell divisions.