Question
The process of mitosis ensures that each daughter cell has a copy of every chromosome present in the parent cell. What are two functions of this process?
It creates reproductive cells.
It helps in multiplication of DNA.
It helps replace old, worn out cells.
It helps each new cell perform the same function.
It creates reproductive cells.
It helps in multiplication of DNA.
It helps replace old, worn out cells.
It helps each new cell perform the same function.
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The two functions of mitosis from the options you provided are:
1. **It helps replace old, worn out cells.** - Mitosis is essential for tissue growth and repair by producing new, identical cells that replace those that are damaged or have died.
2. **It helps each new cell perform the same function.** - Mitosis ensures that each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes, allowing them to carry out the same functions as the parent cell.
The other options regarding creating reproductive cells and multiplying DNA refer more specifically to meiosis and DNA replication processes, respectively.
1. **It helps replace old, worn out cells.** - Mitosis is essential for tissue growth and repair by producing new, identical cells that replace those that are damaged or have died.
2. **It helps each new cell perform the same function.** - Mitosis ensures that each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes, allowing them to carry out the same functions as the parent cell.
The other options regarding creating reproductive cells and multiplying DNA refer more specifically to meiosis and DNA replication processes, respectively.