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What is the main role of mitosis in the human body?
What is the main role of mitosis in the human body?
- To regulate body temperature
- To synthesize proteins for muscle development
- To facilitate cell division for growth and repair (correct)
- To produce energy for the body
What would happen if cells did not undergo mitosis?
What would happen if cells did not undergo mitosis?
- The body would become more resistant to diseases
- The body would experience accelerated aging
- The body would have increased energy levels
- The body would not be able to grow or repair tissues (correct)
Why is mitosis important for growth?
Why is mitosis important for growth?
- It enables the production of new cells for increased body size (correct)
- It regulates hormone levels for growth spurts
- It directly stimulates muscle growth
- It enhances the absorption of nutrients for growth
How does mitosis contribute to the healing of a cut on the skin?
How does mitosis contribute to the healing of a cut on the skin?
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What is one common outcome of mitosis in the human body?
What is one common outcome of mitosis in the human body?
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Mitosis in the Human Body
- The main role of mitosis is to produce two identical daughter cells from one parent cell, enabling the growth and development of tissues and organs.
Importance of Mitosis
- If cells did not undergo mitosis, the body would be unable to grow, repair, or replace damaged cells, leading to serious health problems and even death.
Mitosis and Growth
- Mitosis is essential for growth, as it allows the body to increase the number of cells and develop tissues and organs.
Mitosis and Healing
- During the healing process of a cut on the skin, mitosis enables the production of new skin cells to replace damaged ones, promoting tissue repair and regeneration.
Outcome of Mitosis
- One common outcome of mitosis is the production of identical daughter cells, which are genetically identical to the parent cell.
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