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A diploid cell

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cannot undergo division again
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can undergo equational division but not reductional division
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can undergo reductional division but not equational division
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can undergo mitosis or meiosis
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The correct option is D can undergo mitosis or meiosis
Cell division is a very important property of the cell. A diploid cell undergoes mitosis that helps in growth, repair of injured tissues and also to replace the old and worn out cells.

During sexual reproduction, gametes (sex cells) are produced by reductional division, meiosis. The specialised diploid cells that undergo meiosis are present in gonads and are called meiocytes. Hence, a diploid cell is capable of undergoing both mitosis and meiosis.

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