Multiple Choice
In an overview of the cell cycle, what is the primary purpose of interphase?
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16. Cell Division
Overview of the Cell Cycle
Multiple Choice
In an overview of the cell cycle, which option correctly lists the three key roles of cell division in multicellular organisms?
A
Growth of the organism, repair/replacement of damaged or worn-out cells, and reproduction (asexual reproduction in some eukaryotes or formation of gametes via meiosis)
B
Endocytosis, exocytosis, and vesicle trafficking
C
ATP production, protein synthesis, and lipid storage
D
Transcription, translation, and post-translational modification
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the context of the question, which is about the key roles of cell division in multicellular organisms. Cell division is a fundamental biological process where a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells.
Step 2: Recall the primary functions of cell division in multicellular organisms. These include enabling the organism to grow by increasing cell number, repairing or replacing damaged or worn-out cells, and facilitating reproduction either through asexual means or by producing gametes via meiosis.
Step 3: Evaluate each option by comparing it to the known roles of cell division. For example, 'Endocytosis, exocytosis, and vesicle trafficking' are cellular processes related to transport, not division.
Step 4: Recognize that 'ATP production, protein synthesis, and lipid storage' are metabolic and biosynthetic activities, not directly related to cell division.
Step 5: Identify that 'Transcription, translation, and post-translational modification' are steps in gene expression, which occur within cells but are not roles of cell division itself. Therefore, the correct list includes growth, repair/replacement, and reproduction.
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