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What Is Mitosis? — Definition & Overview

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What Is Mitosis? — Definition & Overview

By RReagan Devine

Which of the following is the best explanation for why mitosis is such an important process in our cells?

Choose one answer

Option A: A

It protects the cells from outside threats such as pathogens by undergoing division.

Option B: B

It allows for new sex cells to be created to participate in fertilization by undergoing division.

Option C: C

It allows for new somatic cells to be created, allowing organisms to grow, by undergoing division.

Option D: D

It obtains necessary energy for the cell by undergoing division.

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