Make the connection from the Cell Theory: Cells come from preexisting cells when cells divide. What is the purpose of mitosis? (1 point) Responses To increase the amount of chromosomes in a cell To increase the amount of chromosomes in a cell To help the body get rid of extra cells To help the body get rid of extra cells Growth of an organism Growth of an organism To get rid of the nucleus To get rid of the nucleus Skip to navigation
The purpose of mitosis is to increase the amount of cells in an organism, which contributes to the growth of the organism. It is not to increase the amount of chromosomes in a single cell nor to get rid of extra cells or the nucleus.
