AP BIOLOGY

CELL DIVISION

THE CELL CYCLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why do cells go through mitosis?
A
to make food from sunlight
B
to create proteins
C
to get air into the cells
D
to reproduce, grow and repair/replace
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Chromosomes in the original cell are duplicated to ensure that the two new cells have full copies of the necessary genetic information. The process of mitosis generates new cells that are genetically identical to each other. Mitosis helps organisms grow in size and repair damaged tissue.

Detailed explanation-2: -The major purpose of mitosis is for growth and to replace worn out cells. If not corrected in time, mistakes made during mitosis can result in changes in the DNA? that can potentially lead to genetic disorders?.

Detailed explanation-3: -One of the key differences in mitosis is a single cell divides into two cells that are replicas of each other and have the same number of chromosomes. This type of cell division is good for basic growth, repair, and maintenance. In meiosis a cell divides into four cells that have half the number of chromosomes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mitosis is an essential process in the life of a cell and plays a crucial role in DNA repair. This is because a cell divides into two identical daughter cells during mitosis. This process ensures that genetic information, including DNA, is accurately replicated and passed on to the new cells.

Detailed explanation-5: -Both sexual and asexual organisms go through the process of mitosis. It happens in the cells of the body known as the somatic cells and produces cells related to growth and repair. Mitosis is essential for asexual reproduction, regeneration, and growth. It does not make sex cells or gametes.

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