Biology Topic Practice

Importance of Mitosis

Why do we need mitosis? It is more than just making new cells; it is about maintaining identity and function.

Is mitosis used for sexual reproduction?

What is Importance of Mitosis?

"The importance of mitosis lies in its role in providing genetically identical cells for growth and tissue repair."

Question 1

What is produced by mitosis?

Question 2

Chromosomes in the nucleus are made of:

Question 3

Before a cell divides by mitosis, what must happen to its DNA?

Roles of Mitosis

Growth: Increasing the number of cells in an organism.

Repair: Replacing damaged tissues with identical cells.

Asexual Reproduction: How some organisms clone themselves.

Exam Tip

Mitosis is ONLY for non-sexual division. Meiosis is for sexual reproduction.

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