Question
Why do multicellular organisms need to perform mitosis?(1 point)
Responses
To generate genetic diversity within the population
To generate genetic diversity within the population
To convert food into energy within cells
To convert food into energy within cells
To repair damaged tissues and enable growth
To repair damaged tissues and enable growth
To produce gametes for sexual reproduction
Responses
To generate genetic diversity within the population
To generate genetic diversity within the population
To convert food into energy within cells
To convert food into energy within cells
To repair damaged tissues and enable growth
To repair damaged tissues and enable growth
To produce gametes for sexual reproduction
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is: **To repair damaged tissues and enable growth.**
Mitosis is crucial for the growth and maintenance of multicellular organisms, allowing for the replacement of damaged cells and the overall increase in cell number as the organism grows.
Mitosis is crucial for the growth and maintenance of multicellular organisms, allowing for the replacement of damaged cells and the overall increase in cell number as the organism grows.