How does mitotic cell division contribute to multicellular organism growth?(1 point)

Question

Responses

It alters the genetic materials in the cells, increasing diversity within tissues of the organism.
It alters the genetic materials in the cells, increasing diversity within tissues of the organism.

It increases the number of cells, contributing directly to the size and mass of an organism.
It increases the number of cells, contributing directly to the size and mass of an organism.

It reduces the number of cells by dividing, allowing for more efficient resource use.
It reduces the number of cells by dividing, allowing for more efficient resource use.

It produces cells with different genetic codes, so the organism can better adapt to environmental changes.
It produces cells with different genetic codes, so the organism can better adapt to environmental changes.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

It increases the number of cells, contributing directly to the size and mass of an organism.

Mitotic cell division leads to an increase in cell number, which is essential for the growth and development of multicellular organisms. It does not inherently alter genetic materials or increase diversity, as mitosis typically produces genetically identical daughter cells.