Which of the Following Statements is Not Generally True

Question

Which of the following statements is not generally true?
A)As an organism matures, it needs more cells.
B)As an organism matures, it needs different kinds of cells.
C)As an organism matures, it needs to replace the DNA in each of its cells.
D)As an organism matures, it needs to replace worn-out cells.

Accepted Answer

While some cells may need to be replaced due to damage or aging, it is not necessary to replace the DNA in each cell as an organism matures. DNA replication occurs during cell division, allowing for the daughter cells to have a copy of the parental DNA.