AP BIOLOGY

CELL DIVISION

THE CELL CYCLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why is the cell cycle important to the growth of organisms?
A
The cell cycle allows for all genetic information to be copied before cell division occurs so that each daughter cell has everything it needs to survive.
B
The cell cycle allows for genetic information to be processed so that the daughter cells can be altered to meet new needs of the organism.
C
The cell cycle allows cells to grow to larger sizes to accommodate the increase in sizes to accommodate the increase in size of the organism.
D
The cell cycle allows for the organism to make its own food when food sources are scarce.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The most basic function of the cell cycle is to duplicate accurately the vast amount of DNA in the chromosomes and then segregate the copies precisely into two genetically identical daughter cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: It is important that the daughter cells contain the same genetic information as the parent cells because those cells will have the same functional job as the cell they came from. Without the right genetic material, the cell may not be able to function correctly or even survive.

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