Question

What are the two main functions of mitosis?

Answer 1

Mitosis:

1. It is the process of cell division by which a single cell divides to form two new cells.
2. The mitosis results in two new cells with the same number and type of chromosomes as the parent cell.
3. Mitosis is divided into four stages: Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

Two main functions of mitosis :

1. Growth: Mitosis helps in the growth and development of a child into an adult.
2. Reproduction: Single-celled eukaryotic organisms such as amoeba reproduce by mitosis.