Question

As a child, Alex was short for his age. But during his teenage years, his height increased and he surpassed most of his friends. What must have occurred to create this growth spurt?
A. Cells in Alex’s body underwent meiosis to create new tissue.
B. Cells in Alex’s body underwent mitosis to create new tissue.
C. Cells in Alex’s body produced haploid cells that formed new muscle.
D. Cells in Alex’s body produced new tissue by budding.

Answer 1

Answer:

cells in alex body underwent mitosis to create new tissue

Answer 2

Answer:

B) Cells in Alex's body underwent mitosis to create new tissue

Explanation:

the mitosis cells are the ones that produce into two identical cells and thus the process continues and with the increase in number of cells , there is an increase in tissue and thus there was growth in height .

one more reason can be puberty , but as it isnt mentioned the right option is (B)

hope the answer was helpful

if it was show ur appreciation by marking it the brainliest