Question

Multicellular organisms use cell division and mitosis for growth, maintenance, and repair of cells and tissues. There are few cells in the body that do not undergo mitosis: most somatic cells divide regularly, some more than others. Single-celled organisms may use cell division as their method of reproduction. Regardless of the reason for mitosis, the process ensures genetic continuity. Consider the model of the cell cycle. Which details from the model best support the argument that cell division promotes genetic continuity? Responses A mitosis and cytokinesis mitosis and cytokinesis B DNA restriction point and inclusion of G0DNA restriction point and inclusion of G 0 C checkpoints throughout and replication during mitosis checkpoints throughout and replication during mitosis D the template DNA provides for making copies during replicationthe template DNA provides for making copies during replication

Answer 1

To support the argument that cell division promotes genetic continuity, the best response is:

A: mitosis and cytokinesis

This choice highlights the key phases in the cell cycle where the distribution of genetic material occurs. Mitosis is the process where the cell's duplicated chromosomes are separated and distributed into two daughter cells, ensuring that each new cell receives an identical set of genes. Cytokinesis follows mitosis, dividing the cytoplasm and completing the formation of two distinct cells, which further solidifies genetic continuity.