Asexual reproduction in yeasts occurs by budding. Due to unequal cytokinesis, the "bud" cell receives less cytoplasm than the parent cell. Which of the following statements should be an accurate characterisation of the smaller cell until it reaches the size of the larger cell?

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The smaller cell, having less cytoplasm, would likely have fewer resources and organelles to support metabolic processes, including fermentation, resulting in fewer fermentation products per unit time.

Asexual Reproduction in Yeasts Occurs by Budding