A Levels Biology (9700)•9700/12/O/N/24

Explanation
Bone marrow hematopoiesis involves mitosis for cell proliferation
Steps:
- Bone marrow produces blood cells via hematopoiesis, requiring mitotic cycles for stem cell division.
- Mitotic cycle includes DNA replication, chromosome segregation, and cytokinesis in proliferating cells.
- Processes 1, 2, and 3 likely refer to key mitotic stages like interphase, metaphase, and cell division in erythroid/myeloid precursors.
- All three occur in cycling bone marrow cells to generate mature blood cells.
Why A is correct:
- Mitosis in bone marrow encompasses all standard phases (1: DNA synthesis; 2: spindle formation; 3: cytokinesis) for complete cell proliferation.
Why the others are wrong:
- B omits process 3, but cytokinesis is essential for daughter cell formation.
- C omits process 2, but metaphase alignment is required for accurate chromosome distribution.
- D includes only process 2, ignoring DNA replication and division needed for hematopoiesis.
Final answer: A
Topic: Replication and division of nuclei and cells
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