Question

what is purpose of mitosis? select all that apply
a creating body cells
b unicellular reproduction
c repairing damaged cells
d recombination of genes
e creating gamete cells

Explanation:

• Mitosis is a process of cell division.
• In multicellular organisms, it is used for growth (creating body cells) and repair (repairing damaged cells).
• In unicellular organisms, it is used for asexual reproduction (unicellular reproduction).
• Gene recombination occurs in meiosis, not mitosis.
• Gamete cells (sperm and egg) are created by meiosis, not mitosis.

Answer:

A. Creating body cells, B. Unicellular reproduction, C. Repairing damaged cells