In mitosis, the number of chromosomes is maintained in the cell.

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The correct option is A True
In mitosis, the division is equal and the number of chromosomes is maintained, whereas, in meiosis, the number of chromosomes is reduced to half.

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In mitosis, the number of chromosomes is maintained in the cell.

Mitosis is the type of cell division where the number of chromosomes is maintained and in meiosis, a diploid cell becomes a haploid cell.

Assertion: Mitosis maintains the genetic similarity of somatic cells.
Reason: Chromosomes do not undergo crossing over during mitosis.

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