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What is the significance of mitosis?


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Mitosis:

  1. Mitosis is the process of cell replication in which the chromosomes are replicated.
  2. It produces identical nuclei, which are then segregated into two daughter cells.
  3. Mitosis occurs in four phases - prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

Significance of mitosis:

  1. Mitosis helps maintain the number of chromosomes during cell division.
  2. This process is important for the growth of organisms.
  3. It helps repair damaged tissues.

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