2007-02-26 09:43:02 · 7 answers · asked by bballer1092 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
It is how they reproduce
2007-02-26 09:50:42 · answer #1 · answered by oshaberi27 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cell division is a way of renovation and growth for cells. Most cells have a short life span, if they don't divide there is no renewal or growth of tissue or whatever function they serve in the organism. It is also a way of evolution between species through DNA replication and inheritance.
2007-02-26 17:53:01 · answer #2 · answered by unique1172 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To support the cell theory that all living things are cells and have come from a previous cell. Spontaneous generation, or life coming from nothing, cannot occur and therefore cells need to divide for life to continue.
2007-02-26 17:52:15 · answer #3 · answered by Matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is just the special function of all cells their main goal is to divide and grow its like asking when u get punched why does it hurt it just does and thats how it is
2007-02-26 17:54:19 · answer #4 · answered by Brice L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if your only had 1 white blood cell it could not protect your entire body and there are many viruses which enter your body at one time it would be like having AIDS all the time.
2007-02-26 17:50:44 · answer #5 · answered by runescape sucks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have never learned to add, mutiply, or subtract.
2007-02-26 17:50:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anpadh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to make tissues grow.
2007-02-26 17:50:09 · answer #7 · answered by sangreal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋