Question

Which of the following are true about cell division?

• A. Cell division occurs to replace old cells
• B. Cell division occurs to form gametes required for reproduction
• C. Two types of cell division are mitosis and meiosis
• D. Cell division is not responsible for growth of an individual

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

Two types of cell division are mitosis and meiosis

- Cell division occurs to replace old cells.
- Meiosis, a type of cell division occurs to form gametes required for reproduction
- Cell division is responsible for the growth and repair of cells of an individual.
- There are two types of cell division- mitosis and meiosis.