Question
In which of the following scenarios is mitosis NOT important?
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1 point
a) A tree growing taller
b) A lizard regenerating its tail
c) A human embryo developing
d) A butterfly laying eggs
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1 point
a) A tree growing taller
b) A lizard regenerating its tail
c) A human embryo developing
d) A butterfly laying eggs
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Mitosis is important for processes that involve growth, development, and repair where new cells are needed. In the options provided:
a) A tree growing taller - Mitosis is important for growth.
b) A lizard regenerating its tail - Mitosis is important for regeneration.
c) A human embryo developing - Mitosis is crucial for development.
d) A butterfly laying eggs - This process involves the formation of eggs, which is more about meiosis than mitosis, as meiosis produces gametes.
Thus, the correct answer is **d) A butterfly laying eggs**.
a) A tree growing taller - Mitosis is important for growth.
b) A lizard regenerating its tail - Mitosis is important for regeneration.
c) A human embryo developing - Mitosis is crucial for development.
d) A butterfly laying eggs - This process involves the formation of eggs, which is more about meiosis than mitosis, as meiosis produces gametes.
Thus, the correct answer is **d) A butterfly laying eggs**.