Question

Why is mitosis important for maintaining a stable number of cells in an organism?
It allows all cells to reproduce randomly
It helps in generating gametes regularly
It replaces dead or damaged cells with identical ones
It fuses cells to create larger cells

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Mitosis is important for maintaining a stable number of cells in an organism primarily because **it replaces dead or damaged cells with identical ones**. This process ensures that tissues and organs can maintain their function and integrity by producing new cells that are genetically identical to the original cells. Mitosis supports growth, maintenance, and repair in multicellular organisms, helping to keep cell numbers stable as old cells die or become damaged.

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