Mitosis Unit test:

Examining the cell process is shown in an illustration. Predict what could happen to a multicellular organism if a) the process s occurred too frequently and b) the process did not occur frequently enough. Answer in 2 sentences and include the name of the process pictured in your answer.

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The process depicted is mitosis. a) If mitosis occurred too frequently, it could lead to uncontrolled cell division, resulting in tumors or cancer within the multicellular organism. b) Conversely, if mitosis did not occur frequently enough, it could hinder growth and repair processes, leading to developmental issues and increased susceptibility to injury or disease.