Which of the following is a function of mitosis? (1 point)

Question

Responses

to repair damaged tissue
to repair damaged tissue

to cause a cell to grow
to cause a cell to grow

to send chemicals signals throughout the body
to send chemicals signals throughout the body

to make a cell exit the cell cycle
to make a cell exit the cell cycle

Answer 1

The correct response is:

to repair damaged tissue

Mitosis is responsible for cell division, which is essential for growth, repair, and asexual reproduction in organisms. While it also contributes to growth, the primary function relevant to the options provided is repairing damaged tissues.