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What is the significance of cell division?

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Growth

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Development

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Reproduction

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Respiration

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The correct options are
A
Growth

B
Development

C
Reproduction

Cell division is a process by which a cell divides to give rise to daughter cells. It is essential for the growth and development of multicellular organisms, while it leads to the reproduction in unicellular organisms. Mitosis and meiosis are the main two types of cell division.

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