2007-02-26 07:42:18 · 4 answers · asked by Me<3JB 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Tissues have specific roles in the body in order for them to function properly they need to replace or introduce new cell growth. Reason 1. to replace lost or damaged cells, (skin, healing a wound). 2. Reproduction. New specialized cells are needed to carry out this function. 3. Cancer, cell reproduction gone wild. 4. Growth of the organism.
2007-03-02 00:58:15 · answer #1 · answered by ATP-Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like your teacher gave you four specific reasons for cell division. There is no generally accepted scientific dogma that cells divide for four reasons and four reasons only. Anyone who answers this question for you is giving you THEIR opinion of what the four reasons might be, not necessarily your teacher's opinion. Next time, pay more attention in class.
2007-02-26 08:44:58 · answer #2 · answered by vt500ascott 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replacement of tissue (skin, blood cells, etc), repair of damage, cancer (which is an abnormal growth/division of cells), growth of an organism
2007-02-26 07:50:58 · answer #3 · answered by Troy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
to repair wear and tear
for growth of organism
for gamete formation
to compensate certain conditions
2007-02-26 07:48:19 · answer #4 · answered by the vet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋