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What is mitosis?
Answer
Mitosis is a type of cell division in which one parent cell divides to form two genetically identical daughter cells with the same chromosome number.
The working
Definition
Mitosis is equational division, producing two daughter cells each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
Phases
It occurs in four stages, prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase, followed by cytokinesis.
Where it occurs
It takes place in body (somatic) cells and is responsible for growth and repair.
Significance
Mitosis maintains chromosome number and helps in growth, repair and asexual reproduction.
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