Question

The correct statement for significance of mitosis is

• A. Equal distribution of chromosomes
• B. Restoration of surface-volume ratio
• C. Maintenance of nucleoplasmic index
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Cell division occurs when the nucleoplasmic-cytoplasmic ratio and surface area-volume ratio fall below a threshold. Mitosis restores the nucleo-cytoplasmic ratio and surface area-volume ratio. The mitosis is responsible for the growth of an organism. There is an equal distribution of chromosomes in mitosis because both daughter cells get one member of each homologous pair.

So, the correct answer is option D.