In which order were the key features of complex multicellularity likely to have appeared?
A)cell adhesion, cell communication, regulated growth and development
B)cell communication, cell adhesion, regulated growth and development
C)regulated growth and development, cell communication, cell adhesion
D)regulated growth and development, cell adhesion, cell communication

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The evolution of complex multicellularity likely began with cell adhesion, allowing cells to stick together and form simple clusters. This was followed by the development of cell communication mechanisms, enabling these clusters to coordinate activities and function as a unit. Finally, regulated growth and development mechanisms evolved, allowing for the formation of specialized tissues and organs, completing the transition to complex multicellular life.

In Which Order Were the Key Features of Complex Multicellularity