Question

As a child, alex was short for his age. but during his teenage years, his height increased and he surpassed most of his friends. what must have occurred to create this growth spurt? a. cells in alex�s body underwent meiosis to create new tissue. b. cells in alex�s body underwent mitosis to create new tissue. c. cells in alex�s body produced haploid cells that formed new muscle. d. cells in alex�s body produced new tissue by budding.

Answer 1

b. cells in Alex's body underwent mitosis to create new tissue

Step-by-step explanation:

Option A is incorrect as meiosis does not produce genetically identical cells. Sex cells, gametes, are produced by meiosis.

Option B is correct as mitosis produces genetically identical cells.

Option C is incorrect as most of the body cells are diploid.

Option D is incorrect as budding is an example of asexual reproduction. Moreover, body cells are not produced by budding, rather than by mitosis.