AP BIOLOGY

CELL DIVISION

THE CELL CYCLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the two main functions of mitosis?
A
Allows the body to grow and develop
B
Allows new cells to constantly be replaced
C
Allows old cells to be replaced by new cells
D
Allows the body to be held together
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Following are the two important functions of mitosis: Mitosis helps in the development of an organism. In single-celled organisms, mitosis is the process of asexual reproduction. Mitosis helps in the replacement of damaged tissues.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mitosis is a way of making more cells that are genetically the same as the parent cell. It plays an important part in the development of embryos, and it is important for the growth and development of our bodies as well. Mitosis produces new cells, and replaces cells that are old, lost or damaged.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mitosis: In mitosis, the parent cell is divided for producing identical daughter cells by the passage of genetic material. The functions of mitosis are listed below: It is the mode of asexual reproduction for single-celled organisms. Vital in replacing damaged and worn-out cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -When prophase is complete, the cell enters prometaphase-the second stage of mitosis. During prometaphase, phosphorylation of nuclear lamins by M-CDK causes the nuclear membrane to break down into numerous small vesicles. As a result, the spindle microtubules now have direct access to the genetic material of the cell.

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