Question

which best describes the importance of mitosis to living organisms?
○ genetic variation and growth
○ growth and development
○ development and sexual reproduction
○ sexual reproduction and genetic variation

Explanation:

Mitosis is a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells with the same genetic material as the parent cell. It is involved in growth (increasing cell number) and development (e.g., tissue repair, organismal growth). Genetic variation and sexual reproduction are associated with meiosis, not mitosis. So the option "growth and development" correctly describes mitosis's importance.

Answer:

B. growth and development (assuming the options are labeled A, B, C, D with the second option being "growth and development")