What is incorrect about mitosis?

It is not the main reason behind genetic variation.

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DNA duplication is involved.

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During mitosis, exact copies are made.

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Sexual reproduction occurs by mitosis.

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Solution

The correct option is D Sexual reproduction occurs by mitosis.
Mitosis is a type of cell division in which DNA is duplicated and the cell is split into two equal daughter cells, which are exact copies of the parent cell. Some variation may, however, be introduced sometimes due to errors inherent in the copying of DNA but mitosis is not the main reason behind genetic variation. Mitosis is used for growth, repair and asexual reproduction.

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

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Mitochondria and plastids have their own DNA (genetic material). What is known about their fate during nuclear division like mitosis?

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