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what is the primary purpose of the cell cycle?
to provide cells with the resources they need
to create glucose
to create atp
to replace cells that are worn out or damaged
The cell cycle is a series of events that take place in a cell, leading to its division and duplication (replication). One of the key functions of the cell cycle (specifically mitosis within the cell cycle) is to replace old, dead, or damaged cells. For example, skin cells are constantly being shed and replaced through the cell cycle. Providing cells with resources is more related to cellular metabolism processes like nutrient uptake. Creating glucose is a function of processes like photosynthesis (in plants) or gluconeogenesis (in some metabolic contexts in animals, but not the main purpose of the cell cycle). Creating ATP is part of cellular respiration.
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To replace cells that are worn out or damaged