In mitosis, replication occurs before the cell divides. What is the purpose of replication? to provide each new cell with an exact duplicate of the original DNA
to transfer half of the traits of the parent cell to each new daughter cell
O
to remove defective base pairs from the DNA before the parent cell divides
to divide the parent cell's genes equally between the two new daughter cells
O

if you listed your answers right then i believe your answer is b.

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in united states (us), the first leading cause of death for both women and men is heart diseases that leads to more than half of the deaths. heart diseases develop due to narrow arteries, buildup of plaque in blood capillaries that arises difficulties in blood flow.

the second leading cause of deaths in us is cancer that affects individuals of all ages. it develops due to uncontrolled growth and spread of tumor cells, which results in death if the not controlled or treated.

the third leading cause of deaths in us is copd or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. it includes difficulty in breathing, chest infections, and persistent cough. smocking is a leading cause of copd and around 80% of copd deaths occur due to smoking.

thus, the correct answer is 'option). cancer, copd, and heart disease.'