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Cell Functions

Question 15 • Anatomy & Physiology A

Why does cell division occur? Check all that apply.

Answer
A
to generate energy for cellular processes
B
to replace damaged cells
C
make the body larger
D
to create new molecules from component parts

Explanation

Cell division produces new cells. These new cells can replace damaged or worn-out cells, and increasing the number of cells helps an organism grow larger. Generating energy and assembling molecules are cellular processes, but they are not the purposes of cell division.

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