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The role of mitosis is not merely to div...

The role of mitosis is not merely to divide a cell into two daughter cells but to ensure genetic continuity from one cell generation to another cell generation. The mechanism ensuring genetic continuity is

A

formation of cells with new chromosomes

B

formation of two daughter cells

C

formation of two cells with identical DNA

D

halving the chromosome number between the two new cells.

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C
All the daughter cells of a multicellular organism have the same number and type of chormosomes as parent cells due to equitable distribution of all the chromosomes in mitosis. This helps in ensuring genetic continity.
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