Question
Why is mitosis important in asexual reproduction?(1 point)
Responses
It reduces the number of chromosomes by half.
It reduces the number of chromosomes by half.
It allows for the exchange of genetic material between cells.
It allows for the exchange of genetic material between cells.
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 increases genetic diversity.
Responses
It reduces the number of chromosomes by half.
It reduces the number of chromosomes by half.
It allows for the exchange of genetic material between cells.
It allows for the exchange of genetic material between cells.
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 increases genetic diversity.
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GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**It ensures the daughter cells have the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.**
Mitosis is important in asexual reproduction because it produces daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell, maintaining the same chromosome number.
**It ensures the daughter cells have the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.**
Mitosis is important in asexual reproduction because it produces daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell, maintaining the same chromosome number.