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Where does mitosis occur in the body?


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Mitosis:

  1. The process where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells is called mitosis.
  2. It is also known as equational division.
  3. Every cell in the body undergoes mitotic division to create new cells.
  4. The body grows and develops as a result of this.
  5. Replace worn-out cells is the major purpose of mitosis.
  6. Mitosis occurs in the skin cells and the bone marrow to replace the cells.

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