Question

Mitosis is a type of cell division that occurs

I. to make more cells so organisms can grow.
II. so organisms can replace old or damaged cells.
III. when organisms make sex cells for reproduction.
IV. only during fetal stages of development.

Answer Choices:
A. I, II, and III only
B. II, III, and IV only
C. I and II only
D. I and IV only

Answer 1

Answer: a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus, typical of ordinary tissue growth.

In cell biology, mitosis is a part of the cell cycle in which replicated chromosomes are separated into two new nuclei. Cell division gives rise to genetically identical cells in which the total number of chromosomes is maintained

Answer 2

C. I and II only

Step-by-step explanation:

Statement I is correct because mitosis is the process that allows for cell growth, since it creates more cells in the body.

Statement II is also correct because mitosis allows for growth and repair. It creates new cells that replace old ones.

Statements III and IV are wrong. Meiosis, instead of mitosis, is the process that creates sex cells. Additionally, mitosis does not only occur during fetal stages of development but occurs throughout one's life.

So, C is the correct answer because only I and II are correct.