Question

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

o to cause a cell to grow

o to send chemicals signals throughout the body

o to make a cell exit the cell cycle

o to repair damaged tissue

Explanation:

Mitosis is a type of cell division. One of its key functions is to produce new cells. When tissue is damaged, mitosis occurs in the surrounding cells. These cells divide to replace the damaged cells, thus repairing the tissue. Cell growth is mainly related to processes like an increase in cell - size (not directly mitosis). Sending chemical signals is more related to the endocrine system. Mitosis is part of the cell cycle (a cell going through mitosis is in the cell cycle, not exiting it).

Answer:

to repair damaged tissue