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Cellular mitosis consistently occurs in skin cells of the human body. Why is this process essential for healthy skin?

A.Mitosis allows nutrients and water to be transported through the skin cell layers.

B.Mitosis allows dead and damaged skin cells to be rapidly replaced.

C.Mitosis creates the pigments that protects the skin cell layers from UV radiation.

D.Mitosis creates genetic variation in the skin cells, making them more resistant to disease.

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B. in order to maintain healthy skin, your dead cells must be replenished

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