Question

question 22
which of the following statements regarding the function of mitosis is false?

1. mitosis allows organisms to grow.
2. mitosis allows organisms to generate genetic diversity.
3. mitosis produces identical copies of cells.
4. mitosis allows organisms to repair tissues.

Explanation:

Mitosis is a process of cell division that results in two daughter cells with the same genetic material as the parent cell. It is involved in growth (as more cells are produced for an organism to get larger), tissue repair (replacing damaged cells with identical ones), and produces identical copies of cells. However, genetic diversity is generated by processes like meiosis (which has crossing - over and independent assortment) and sexual reproduction. Mitosis does not contribute to genetic diversity as the daughter cells are genetically identical to the parent cell.

Answer:

1. Mitosis allows organisms to generate genetic diversity.