The Repeating Sequence of Cells Dividing, Growing, and Dividing Again

question 79

Multiple Choice

The repeating sequence of cells dividing, growing, and dividing again is called

• A) stem cell differentiation.
• B) fission.
• C) the cell cycle.
• D) homologous differentiation.

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