Cells undergo division when which of the following conditions have been met?
A) They have grown large enough and replicated their DNA
B) They are still growing and have ample nutrients
C) They are stimulated by growth factors and neighboring cells are squeezed tightly against them
D) They have grown large enough and neighboring cells are squeezed tightly against them

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Cells undergo division when they have grown large enough and replicated their DNA. This ensures that each daughter cell receives the correct amount of genetic material. Nutrients and growth factors can influence cell division, but they are not the primary triggers for the process. Cell division can also occur in the absence of neighboring cells or when they are not tightly squeezed against the dividing cell.

Cells Undergo Division When Which of the Following Conditions Have