Why is mitosis important in asexual reproduction?(1 point)

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It reduces the number of chromosomes by half.
It reduces the number of chromosomes by half.
It increases genetic diversity.
It increases genetic diversity.
It ensures the daughter cells have the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
It ensures the daughter cells have the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
It allows for the exchange of genetic material between cells.

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The correct response is: It ensures the daughter cells have the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

Mitosis is essential in asexual reproduction because it allows for the production of identical daughter cells, maintaining the same chromosome number as the original cell.