Why do multicellular organisms need to perform mitosis?(1 point)

Question

Responses

To generate genetic diversity within the population
To generate genetic diversity within the population

To convert food into energy within cells
To convert food into energy within cells

To repair damaged tissues and enable growth
To repair damaged tissues and enable growth

To produce gametes for sexual reproduction

Answer 1

The correct response is: To repair damaged tissues and enable growth.

Mitosis is crucial for the growth and maintenance of multicellular organisms, allowing for the replacement of damaged cells and the overall increase in cell number as the organism grows.