Question

which of the following choices describe the purposes of cell cycle (mitosis)? select three correct answers. growth of the organism replacing damaged cells sexual reproduction asexual reproduction

Explanation:

• Growth of the organism: Mitosis allows an organism to increase in size by producing more cells.
• Replacing damaged cells: It helps in replacing old or damaged cells in the body.
• Asexual reproduction: Some organisms use mitosis for asexual reproduction (e.g., budding in yeast). Sexual reproduction involves meiosis (not mitosis) as it requires the formation of gametes with half the chromosome number.

Answer:

Growth of the organism, Replacing damaged cells, Asexual reproduction