Why does mitosis need to occur?

A) It is where all organisms reproduce and repair tissues by creating new cells with half of the DNA that was found in the parent cell.


B) It is where multi-celled organisms reproduce by creating new cells with twice the DNA that was found in the parent cell.


C) It allows single-celled organisms to reproduce, and other organisms to repair damaged tissues and grow.


D) It allows single-celled organisms to reproduce and for other organisms to obtain the extra chromosomes needed for growth.