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Which of the following is a reason why cells divide

Which of the following is a reason why cells divide-example-1
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What's the following? Anyway, cells divide because because the DNA is copied. (46 Chromosomes.)
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Cells divide in order to maintain a surface area large enough to support their cytoplasm. When they divide, their volume decreases which enables them to obtain enough nutrient and expel wastes.

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