Question

Skin cells are lost daily even without injury. Which best describes the purpose of the cell cycle for skin cells in this circumstance?
reproduction
repair
synthesis
growth

Answer 1

Ans. 'Reproduction.'

Skin cells are somatic cells or normal body cells that show mitotic cell division. These cells die and are lost daily, even without any damage or injury. Our body makes continuously new skin cells to replace died skin cells. Thus, the purpose of cell cycle for skin cells to replenish lost cells is reproduction.  

Thus, the correct answer is option). reproduction.