Same chapter3 marksDifficulty: Medium
State the significance of meiosis.
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3 marksDifficulty: Medium
What is the significance of mitosis?
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Answer
Mitosis produces two daughter cells genetically identical to the parent cell and to each other, so it keeps the chromosome number and the genetic constitution constant. It is the basis of growth, of the replacement of worn-out cells and of the repair of damaged tissue, and it is the means of asexual reproduction in many organisms.
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Explanation
A failure of the controls on mitosis is what produces a tumour.
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