PATHOLOGY MCQ
CELL DAMAGE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of the following is NOT a reason for why cells divide?
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Cells divide in order to reproduce.
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Cells divide to repair damaged or dead cells.
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Cells divide to make an organism bigger.
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Cells divide in order to make an organism smaller.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Cell growth is not a reason why cells divide. Cells divide to repair or reproduce.
Detailed explanation-2: -Why do cells divide? Cell divide so that organisms can grow. In order for organisms to grow, body cells either have to increase their size or divide. Most cells divide, because smaller is better when it comes to cells.
Detailed explanation-3: -Production of gametes from diploid cells is the correct answer. C. This is not one of the functions of mitosis.
Detailed explanation-4: -For the survival and growth of organisms. Maintaining chromosome numbers. Damaged cells are renewed.
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