Question

What are two reasons why cells divide?

Answer 1

There are mainly 2 types of cell divisions that actually exist-meiosis and mitosis.

Explanation:

The reasons why cells divide can be for numerous purposes-

1. As seen from the perspective of mitotic division, in which the no of chromosomes is conserved,i.e.,46 chromosomes in human somatic cells. Cells can divide through mitosis to replace the worn out or dead cells in the body of living organism.

2. Another reason why cell division is required and takes place can be to form the germ cells/gametes/sex cells(sperm and ovum). In this case the no of chromosomes is halved (23 chromosomes present in sperm and egg cells each).

Both of these types are required for a particular living organism and needs specific ways that they could be divided. These are probably the two most important reasons why cell division occurs.

Hope it helps you friend.

Answer 2

The two reasons why cell divides are:

1. Growth

2. Replacing damaged or dead cells